A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet climbing aggressively in full afterburner, demonstrating its agility and power.

Landing

A McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle of the United States Air Force on static display, surrounded by airshow visitors and crew under an overcast sky.

USAF F-15E Strike Eagle on static display under dramatic skies.

Military aviation enthusiasts capture an F/A-18 Hornet (or Super Hornet) taxiing at an airshow, renowned for its naval aviation prowess.

A preserved McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II on display, showing its unique V/STOL intake design.

Tail hook test landing

2026 Jones Beach Airshow - Blue Angels

Landed

FBO Parking

USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle on static display, sunlight highlighting its impressive tandem cockpit and air superiority design.

Driving in to KJAX

Hanger

Two US Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets in an iconic opposing inverted pass maneuver during an airshow.

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet in a special commemorative blue livery, approaching to land with gear down.

A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle in flight, showing its signature twin tails with MO (Mountain Home AFB) tail code.

A McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II on static display at an airshow, renowned for its iconic vertical takeoff capability and service with the US Marine Corps.

Miramar air show

F15E-Strike Eagle doing touch and goes all morning!

Oct 1998, my brother and I were invited to visit the USS Constellation, while at sea. F-18s and EA6B pilots were doing carrier qualifications.