Mesmerizing Images of Aerobatic Teams Across the Globe

U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform a high-speed diamond break-away maneuver at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform demonstrations at 31 locations across the U.S. in 2016.

U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels aerobatic team, perform a high-speed diamond break-away maneuver at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

F/A-18C Hornets from the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform an aerial demonstration during the 2016 Sea and Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville Beach. The show also featured aerial performances by other military and civilian flight teams, live entertainment, and the opportunity to see military aircraft and vehicles and the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team.

F/A-18C Hornets from the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform an aerial demonstration during the 2016 Sea and Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville Beach.

The wall of fire was displayed behind the row of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets prior to their performance at the "Guardians of Freedom" Airshow and Open House, May 7, Lincoln, Neb.

The wall of fire was displayed behind the row of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets prior to their performance at the “Guardians of Freedom” Airshow and Open House, Lincoln, Neb.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Red Arrows, established in 1965, have performed approximately 4,500 public displays.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. The Red Arrows, established in 1965, have performed approximately 4,500 public displays. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, fly over a crowd during the Farnborough International Airshow, England, July 14, 2014. Held every two years, Farnborough Airshow represents a unique opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to show case their leadership in aerospace technologies.

Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, fly over a crowd during the Farnborough International Airshow, England.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Red Arrows were established in 1965, and are in their 51st display season, performing in approximately 4,500 public displays.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.

The Patriots Jet Team performs aerial acrobatics as pyrotechnics provided by the Tora Bomb Squad of the Commemorative Air Force explode, forming a "Wall Of Fire" during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The Patriots Jet Team performs aerial acrobatics as pyrotechnics provided by the Tora Bomb Squad of the Commemorative Air Force explode, forming a “Wall Of Fire” during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.

A L-39 Albatros attached to the Patriots Jet Team performs aerial acrobatics during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, March 18, 2017.

A L-39 Albatros attached to the Patriots Jet Team performs aerial acrobatics during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The Patriots Jet Team flies in a formation during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct. 14. The Patriots Jet Team is comprised of six L-39 jets.

The Patriots Jet Team flies in a formation during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. The Patriots Jet Team is comprised of six L-39 jets.

The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori, Aermacchi AT-339A squadron showcased the world’s largest military aerobatic team, the during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 10, 2014. The demonstration team consists of 10 AT-339A pilots fly to demonstrate exceptional maneuvers and close flybys.

The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori, Aermacchi AT-339A squadron showcased the world’s largest military aerobatic team during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.

The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori, Aermacchi AT-339A squadron showcased the world’s largest military aerobatic team, the during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 10, 2014. The demonstration team consists of 10 AT-339A pilots fly to demonstrate exceptional maneuvers and close flybys.

The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori demonstration team consists of 10 AT-339A pilots who fly to demonstrate exceptional maneuvers and close flybys. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The Frecce Tricolori, an Italian air force aerobatics team, practices flying formations, April 10, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Frecce Tricolori translates to "tricolored arrows," and it is made up of 10 Aermacchi MB-339 aircraft from the Italian Air Force.

The Frecce Tricolori, an Italian air force aerobatics team, practices flying formations.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, leaves smoke-trails in the sky during an annual air show at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2014. Blue Impulse used the smoke-trails to sketch artistic patterns in the sky.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, leaves smoke-trails in the sky during an annual air show at Iruma Air Base, Japan.

The Blue Impulse perform for visitors during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show, May 3, 2015, aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. The Blue Impulse are the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s aerobatic display team which consists of seven Kawasaki T-4 training aircraft, only six of which perform during a show. Friendship Day presented visitors, near and far, the opportunity to come aboard the air station and interact with Japanese and American service members.

The Blue Impulse perform for visitors during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show.

The Breitling Jet Team flies over the crowd while performing at the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. This was the team’s second year performing in the annual air show. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community

The Breitling Jet Team flies over the crowd while performing at the MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The Breitling Jet Team performs during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. Breitling is a European team that performs aerobatic maneuvers in seven L-39C Albatros aircraft. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community.

The Breitling Jet Team performs during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

Three jets with the Breitling Jet Team fly over crowds during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 3. The jet team completed several aerobatic maneuvers during their Saturday appearance at the annual air show.

Three jets with the Breitling Jet Team fly over crowds during the MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

A maintainer with the Republic of Korea air force Black Eagles marshals a ROKAF FA-50 aircraft before flight during Air Power Day 2016 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 24, 2016. The Black Eagles are an aircraft acrobatics team that performs across the Pacific during air shows and memorials.

A maintainer with the Republic of Korea air force Black Eagles marshals a ROKAF FA-50 aircraft before flight during Air Power Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

The Republic of Korea air force Black Eagles perform a maneuver during Air Power Day 2016 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 24, 2016. The Black Eagles fly distinctly painted T-50B Golden Eagles, which contain internal smoke generation systems to create thick smoke trails.

The Republic of Korea air force Black Eagles perform a maneuver during Air Power Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. These are images of aerobatic teams that were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The Walkabout Tigers Aerobatic Team performs at an air show during the Thunder in the Valley Air Show at Columbus Airport, Columbus, Ga., April 16, 2016.The Thunder in the Valley Air Show began in 1997 and has grown to become one the largest outdoor family events in the Chattahoochee Valley the air show brings in top performers from across the United States.

The Walkabout Tigers Aerobatic Team performs at an air show during the Thunder in the Valley Air Show at Columbus Airport, Columbus, Ga.

Pilots with the United Arab Emirates air force Aerobatic Display Team demonstrate the Al Fursan aircraft's inflight capabilities during the International Marrakech Airshow in Morocco, April 27, 2016. Several United States aircraft were displayed at the expo in an effort to demonstrate their capabilities to a broad audience of individuals from approximately 54 other countries.

Pilots with the United Arab Emirates air force Aerobatic Display Team demonstrate the Al Fursan aircraft’s inflight capabilities during the International Marrakech Airshow in Morocco.

A Pilot, with the United Arab Emirates Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, demonstrates the Al Fursan aircrafts inflight capabilities during the International Marrakech Airshow in Morocco on Apr. 28, 2016. Several United States, independent and government owned aircraft were displayed at the expo in an effort to demonstrate their capabilities to a broad audience of individuals from approximately 54 other countries.

A pilot, with the United Arab Emirates Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, demonstrates the Al Fursan aircrafts inflight capabilities during the International Marrakech Airshow in Morocco. You might also like featured aircraft Fat Albert from the Blue Angels. See all military aircraft images.