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Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets fly in perfect formation over Lake Washington during the 60th Seafair celebration in Seattle, Wash., Aug. 1, 2009. Military members and citizens from the Seattle area gathered in Genesee Park for the airshow, hydroplane races, and music.

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Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets fly in perfect formation over Lake Washington during the 60th Seafair celebration in Seattle, Wash., Aug. 1, 2009. Military members and citizens from the Seattle area gathered in Genesee Park for the airshow, hydroplane races, and music.

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