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The United States Air Force Demonstration Team Thunderbirds
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 12, 2004 - The United States Air Force Demonstration Team Thunderbirds performs for the first time in 10 years

Two F-16s prepare to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Two F-16s from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, prepare to refuel from a KC-135 on a training mission over the Arizona desert

A formation of Turkish Air Force F-16C / D aircraft
A formation of Turkish Air Force F-16C/D aircraft during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

The Russian Knights display team perform high flying aerobatics
January 20, 2012 - The Russian Knights display team perform their high flying aerobatics during the 2012 Bahrain International Air Show at Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain

Aerial view of Sailors lined up in formation to represent USS Pennsylvanias 50th
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, July 20, 2005 - Sailors line up in formation to spell out the word Fifty to represent USS Pennsylvanias 50th Patrol out to sea

Formation of Italian Air Force AMX-ACOL aircraft over Italy
Formation of Italian Air Force AMX-ACOL aircraft during Exercise Trident Juncture 2015 in Italy

A P-51 Mustang, an F-4 Phantom, an A-10 Thunderbolt and an F-16 Fighting Falcon in
March 19, 2007 - An Air Force heritage flight consisting of a P-51 Mustang, an F-4 Phantom, an A-10 Thunderbolt and an F-16 Fighting Falcon fly over the Arizona desert

Aircraft from the Tora, Tora, Tora demonstration team
October 8, 2010 - Two aircraft from the Tora, Tora, Tora demonstration team fly over Little Rock, Arkansas during an incentive flight

An underway replenishment with ships of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group
Pacific Ocean, August 30, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), middle, conducts an underway replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS

Swiss Air Force display team, PC-7 Team, flying the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer
Satenas, Sweden - Swiss Air Force display team, PC-7 Team, flying the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer aircraft

A T-6 Texan and P-51D Mustang in flight over Chino, California
A North American T-6 Texan and a P-51D Mustang in flight over Chino, California

Spanish Air Force C101 of the Patrulla Aguila performing at the Izmir Air Show
A formation of Spanish Air Force C101 of the Patrulla Aguila performing at the Izmir Air Show in Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado - The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance on day two of the 38 days of Basic Cadet Training

Two Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 fighters of the Royal Air Force run in to break in echelon formation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

E-2C Hawkeyes perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji, Japan
May 9, 2007 - E-2C Hawkeyes perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji, Japan

U. S. Navy commander salutes as he passes through an honor guard of flight deck crewmembers
August 10, 2010 - U.S. Navy commander salutes as he passes through an honor guard of flight deck crewmembers, known as rainbow sideboys, after arriving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)

Two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation
September 26, 2007 - Two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base

Aerial view of ships in formation during UNITAS 52 in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, May 4, 2011 - Ten ships from the U.S. Brazil, Mexico and Argentina transit together in formation for a photo exercise during the Atlantic phase of UNITAS 52

Spanish Air Force Patrulla Aguila performing at an airshow in Morocco
Spanish Air Force C101 planes of the Patrulla Aguila performing at the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco

U. S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft
February 7, 2007 - U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, during Operation Iron Thunder

United States Honor Guards stand in formation at the Air Force Memorial
June 20, 2008 - The United States Honor Guard stand by for the arrival of the official party during a ceremony in honor of Secretary of the Air Force at the U.S

Helicopters fire flares as jets fly in formation above the flight deck of USS Abraham
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2012 - Helicopters fire flares as jets fly in formation above the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

A three-ship formation of F-22 Raptors
February 4, 2010 - A three-ship formation of F-22 Raptors flies to the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of

The U. S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team
April 9, 2011 - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team performs in their F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons at the Charleston Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston South Carolina

Aircraft fly over a group of U. S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships
Pacific Ocean, November 14, 2006 - Aircraft fly over a group of 18 U.S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, at the conclusion the two nations exercise ANNUALEX

Multinational Navy ships move into formation during UNITAS 52 in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, May 4, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43)

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation over Guam
February 10, 2009 - Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation over Guam for exercise Cope North 09-1. Units from the U.S. Air Force, U.S

Formation of Grumman F8F Bearcats flying over Chino, California

Ships and submarines participating in the Rim of the Pacific exercise
Pacific Ocean, July 27, 2012 - Ships and submarines participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise are underway in close formation during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise

Ships from the U. S. Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy
Strait of Malacca, January 26, 2011 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekir (FF 26) and corvette KD Kelantan (FFL 175)

The Armed Forces Honor Guard
January 2, 2007 - The Armed Forces Honor Guard prepares for the arrival of President Gerald R. Fords body in front of the the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

A two-ship of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico
February 24, 2010 - A two-ship formation of B-1B Lancers release chaff and flares while maneuvering over New Mexico during a training mission

Three U. S. Navy ships sail in formation in the Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea, April 28, 2009 - Three U.S. Navy ships sharing the same hull number, the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69)

Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight stand at the ready
January 25, 2013 - Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight stand at the ready during civil disturbance training at Beale Air Force Base, California

Members of the fleet survey team conducting formation exercises
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, December 28, 2011 - Members of the fleet survey team perform a break away while conducting formation exercises and coxswain training

USS Stockdale and the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina
South China Sea, February 11, 2013 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334)

Four AV-8B Harrier jets line up for take-off aboard USS Essex
February 7, 2007 - Aviation Boatswains Mate calls back to flight deck control as four AV-8B Harriers line up for take-off aboard USS Essex

A World War II-era P-47 Thunderbolt and an F-22A Raptor fly in formation
March 5, 2006 - A World War II-era P-47 Thunderbolt and an F-22A Raptor fly in formation over Tucson, Arizona, during the Air Combat Command Heritage Conference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The Saudi Hawks aerobatic team of the Royal Saudi Air Force, fly over Belgium

An F-4 Phantom, P-47 Thunderbolt, F-16 Fighting Falcon and P-51 Mustang fly in a
May 13, 2006 - An F-4 Phantom, P-47 Thunderbolt, F-16 Fighting Falcon and P-51 Mustang fly in a heritage flight formation during the 2006 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base

The Thunderbirds form a 6-ship Delta formation
April 4, 2009 - The Thunderbird Solos, featuring gray radomes, join up with the Thunderbird Diamond to form the 6-ship Delta formation at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi

A group of AH-64D Apache helicopters landing on the runway
A group of four AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters return to COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, after completing a mission over Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Two F / A-22 Raptor aircraft prepare for refueling
Two F/A-22 Raptor aircraft line up behind a KC-10 Extender to refuel while en route to Hill Air Force Base, Utah

U. S. Navy aircraft fly over a formation of U. S. and Japanese ships
November 14, 2006 - U.S. Navy aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Five fly over a formation of U.S. and Japanese ships in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of ANNUALEX 2006

The F-15 Eagles final training mission over the the Atlantic Ocean

A pair of E-2C Hawkeyes in flight over the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, September 29, 2008 - A pair of E-2C Hawkeyes pass over the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during an air power demonstration performed by aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 2

Two F-14A Tomcats during operations in the Indian Ocean
October 1987 - Two F-14A Tomcats from U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) during operations in the Indian Ocean

Military ships transit the Philippine Sea in formation
Philippine Sea, January 29, 2012 - Six of the seven ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 transit in formation during Multi-Sail 2012

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"Formation: A Spectacle of Unity and Beauty" Witness the breathtaking farewell as the Red Arrows gracefully soar through the sky, bidding adieu to the iconic Vulcan. Venture into the depths of space with Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies, a mesmerizing formation that unveils the wonders beyond our imagination. Behold the ethereal beauty of Orion nebula, where celestial gases come together in a cosmic dance, creating an awe-inspiring formation. Marvel at the Pillars of Creation, towering structures in space that birth new stars and remind us of nature's remarkable ability to form life itself. Experience precision and discipline during Full Dress Parade at The Citadel in Charleston, SC – a stunning display of cadets moving as one cohesive unit. Let your soul be captivated by sunset's golden hues embracing Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia – a natural wonder formed over millions of years. Travel back in time with Gloster Meteor NF. 14 aircraft from 152 Squadron (1955), showcasing aviation excellence through their synchronized formations. Feel your heart race as four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft streak across the sky in perfect harmony - an exhilarating display of aerial formation mastery. Immerse yourself in history with Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon; its vibrant colors capturing both power and elegance within military formations. Reflect on bravery and sacrifice during Formation Fighting WWI - soldiers united against adversity while forging bonds that would last for generations to come. Gaze upon The Azure Window at Dwejra Point, Gozo - a magnificent rock arch standing tall amidst Mediterranean waves; nature's grand formation sculpted by time itself. Discover Old Harry Rocks along England's Isle of Purbeck coast; these majestic chalk formations stand proudly against crashing waves—a testament to Earth’s ever-changing landscape.