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050804-N-0975R-007 Seattle, Wash. (Aug. 4, 2005) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," practice their air show maneuvers near Mount Rainier. The practice show prepares the pilots for their regular air show this Saturday and Sunday during the 55th annual Seattle Seafair unlimited hydroplane races. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Ralph Radford (RELEASED)


050805-N-0000X-013 U.S. Navy file photo - (May 3, 2005) - Machinist Mate 1st Class Kris Wotzka and Damage Control Man 3rd Class Kenneth McCollum attached to the Deep Submergence Unit at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, assist launching Lt. Cmdr. Keith Lehnhardt in an Atmospheric Dive Suit (ADS) into a training pool for evaluation. The primary use of the ADS is for Submarine rescue missions. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Prince Hughes III (RELEASED)


050803-N-7724S-138 Seattle, Wash. (Aug. 3, 2005) - A U.S. Coast Guard patrol craft provides security during the 55th annual Seattle Seafair Festival parade of ships. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Stone (RELEASED)

78 posted on 08/05/2005 9:53:08 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("A litany of complaints is not a plan." -- G.W. Bush, regarding Sen. Kerry's lack of vision)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Mt Rainier is one beautiful mountain. I think it's prettier than Shasta (don't hit me californians).


81 posted on 08/05/2005 9:56:45 AM PDT by WVNan
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

as we come to expect, a wonderful addition to today's thread. Thanks so much for your faithfulness in sharing these with us.


83 posted on 08/05/2005 10:02:50 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Great photos, once again, EMB. Thanks!


209 posted on 08/06/2005 10:31:26 AM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage)
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