Two Navy F/A-18s 'Swap Paint' But Recover and Land Safely The need for precision in any formation, much less the tolerances demonstrated by a number of the world's finest military jet demonstration teams, is unquestioned. On a highly anticipated combination formation flight series conducted with the USAF Thunderbirds, late Wednesday, two of the Blue Angels made glancing contact due to what is suspected to some unanticipated wake turbulence from the other jets. Upon recovery in Pensacola, both jets received 'minor' maintenance and were quickly returned to service. Both pilots are also back in the active roster, as well, and were part of this past weekend's performances in Beaufort, SC. The incident occurred in close proximity to Pensacola Beach, out over the water, in trail behind the USA Thunderbirds.
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