McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C 'Hornets' of the USN Blue Angels perform the Echelon Parade. Flown by Commander Kevin Mannix (#1 Flight Leader/Commanding Officer), Lt. Commander Anthony Walley (#2 Right Wing), USMC Captain Clint Harris (#3 Left Wing), and Lt. Commander Tom Winkler (#4 Slot).

The Blue Angels visit between 35-37 cities a year; specifically called Òdomestic air shows..Their schedule starts in the middle of March and runs 8 months straight, all the way to November.. In the first few months of the year, the Blue Angels are in training. [CanadaFreePress]

Photo by Bob Nelson, Fargo AirSho practice from the top of stadium seating at Schlanser Track amp; Field at Ellig Sports Complex, NDSU.