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A turning, nearly supersonic pass of a US Navy F-18 Superhornet makes for an amazing show at the wings.

The hanging main gear of the Canadian CF-18 touch down as it returns to Burke-Lakefront Airport during the Cleveland Airshow.

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A turning, nearly supersonic pass of a US Navy F-18 Superhornet makes for an amazing show at the wings.

A turning, nearly supersonic pass of a US Navy F-18 Superhornet makes for an amazing show at the wings.

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© Mark Whiteaker.
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digital

Date Taken:

09.2012

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Date Uploaded:

July 17, 2013, 12:40 p.m.

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Camera Model:

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Focal Length:

250mm

Shutter Speed:

1/640

Aperture:

f18

ISO:

ISO800

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