Blue Angel #5 - Lt. Cmdr. Scott Goossens and Blue Angel #6 - Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Chamberlain tear across the sky in a formation so tight it looks choreographed by someone who hates personal space. Both jets are locked in, burners glowing, lines clean, and the whole scene radiates that signature Blue Angels confidence: we fly this close on purpose, and yes, we’re that good. The symmetry, the speed, the attitude it’s all here, captured in a frame that feels like a challenge to every other demo team on Earth.

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Lt. Cmdr. Scott Goossens and Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Chamberlain slice past each other so tight it makes normal humans reconsider their life choices. This is the kind of maneuver that triggers every built‑in alarm system I have just watching it… meanwhile these two are up there flying it with the calm, steady confidence of people who left fear behind somewhere around 300 flight hours ago.

The sky bends, the smoke trails carve, and the only ones not clenching are the men in the cockpit. They’re not just heroes they’re operating at a level where heroism is the entry requirement.

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Featuring:

- Prst.Cmdr armor by Cinphul

- Theodore adult toy by Cinphul (used as tail)

- Oaame tattoo by Aii

- Kazura 01 ponytail by Air

- Kazura 02 base hair & bangs by Air

Blue Angel #5, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Goossens, and Blue Angel #6, Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Chamberlain, lock into the legendary opposing‑solo mirror pass, one upright, one inverted, both flying so close you could measure the distance in inches instead of feet.

Their blue‑and‑gold Hornets slice through the Cocoa Beach sky with the kind of precision that makes the crowd forget to breathe. It’s a maneuver that looks impossible until you remember these two pilots spend their entire season proving that “impossible” is just another word for “watch this.” Shot at the 2026 Cocoa Beach Air Show, this moment captures the raw trust, discipline, and nerve that define the Blue Angels’ solo team.

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Four jets carve across the sky in the kind of formation that only a handful of people on Earth can fly and all four of them are right here. This is the Blue Angels’ diamond, the core of the team, the pilots who turn precision into an art form and discipline into something that looks effortless.

At the front is Blue Angel #1, Cmdr. Alexander P. Armatas, the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader the one who sets the pace, the altitude, the attitude, and the standard. On his wings, #2 Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman and #3 Lt. Cmdr. Nick “Mongo” Krol lock in with surgical precision, holding positions measured in inches at hundreds of miles per hour. Behind them, #4 Lt. Cmdr. Griffin Stangel anchors the formation, the Slot Pilot who threads the needle and keeps the diamond tight, stable, and impossibly clean.

Together, they don’t just fly through the sky they take command of it. Every line, every angle, every movement is a statement: this is what mastery looks like. This is what trust looks like. This is what happens when four pilots operate with one mind.

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Lt. Cmdr. Scott Goossens didn’t just light the burners he lit up everyone on the beach who thought they were ready for this pass. The jet climbs with that signature “I’m not here to participate, I’m here to dominate” posture, exhaust flames punching out like it’s personally offended by gravity.

The underside screams U.S. NAVY in bold yellow, just in case anyone somehow missed the fact that this is not your average weekend pilot doing loops for Instagram. This is precision, swagger, and unapologetic superiority wrapped in blue and gold.

The whole frame radiates the same energy as someone saying, “Oh, you thought you were having a good day? Cute.”

This isn’t a maneuver it’s a flex. A reminder that some aircraft don’t just fly… they show off.

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Banked hard against a flawless Florida sky, Blue Angels #5 the solo jet known for the most aggressive maneuvers in the routine carves a perfect arc like it’s drawing a warning sign in the air. The F/A‑18 Hornet doesn’t posture. It doesn’t threaten. It simply demonstrates what mastery looks like, and lets everyone else decide whether they want to test the limits of the Find Out spectrum.

Shot at the 2026 Cocoa Beach Air Show, where the sky becomes a classroom and #5 is the instructor you don’t argue with. Flown by Lt. Cmdr. Scott Goossens

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Cmdr Ryan Bernacchi, Blue Angels flight leader brings his jet over the hay bales on finals to NAF El Centro, following the team's final practice prior to the NAFEC Airshow 2017. Spectators on the bales include families of the team members.

Cmdr. Claude Anderson and Lt. Cmdr Patricia McKay operate on a patient aboard the hospital ship, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). They performed over 55 surgeries on Iraqi and American personnel during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Comfort is one of two hospital ships operated by Military Sealift Command and is designed to provide emergency, on-site care for U.S. combatant forces deployed in war or other operations. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and Comfort each contain 12 fully-equipped operating rooms, a 1,000 bed hospital facility, digital radiological services, a diagnostic and clinical laboratory, a pharmacy, an optometry lab, a cat scan and two oxygen producing plants. Both hospital ships are converted San Clemente-class super tankers. Comfort set sail for New York City and provided housing, laundry, food, medical and other services to volunteers and rescue personnel for nearly three weeks in the wake of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Comfort was activated again in December 2002 and sailed to the Arabian Gulf to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Shane T. McCoy.

Four Blue Angels tear across a flawless sky in the kind of diamond formation that only the best of the best can hold. At the front is Blue Angel #1: Commanding Officer and Flight Leader Cmdr. Alexander P. Armatas, the pilot who sets the pace, the precision, and the standard for the entire team. Locked in tight on his wings are Blue Angel #2: Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman and Blue Angel #3: Lt. Cmdr. Nick “Mongo” Krol, flying so close you could measure the distance in inches. Anchoring the formation is Blue Angel #4: Lt. Cmdr. Griffin Stangel, the Slot Pilot who keeps the diamond tight, stable, and impossibly clean.

This is the moment where “good enough” doesn’t exist. This is the moment where the sky becomes a proving ground. The Blue Angels don’t just show up they go big, every maneuver, every pass, every second. And if you’re not ready to match that level of commitment, well… you might as well go home.

The smoke trails, the symmetry, the raw authority of the formation it all comes together in a single frame that captures what makes the Blue Angels legendary: precision, discipline, teamwork, and the kind of mastery that turns aviation into art.

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Craig Reiner flies a McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18C "Hornet" strike fighter from Fleet Readiness Center Southwest over Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., and the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Nov. 18, 2008, in San Diego. The "Hornet" is painted to match that of the first F/A-18 flight on its 30th anniversary.

Coast Guard Cmdr. Pat DeQuattro, chief of search and rescue for Sector San Francisco.

Aboard USCG Hawksbill, an 87' US Coast Guard Cutter.

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Nova Team's chief engineer Lt Cmdr Mason Marshall going over the up coming mission with his expanded engineering team while they stand lined-up in heavy protection gear. They don't know what kinds of chemicals or strange radiation they might experience on the planet surface once they get to the source of the concentrated biometric signals so it's better to be prepared just in case. In addition to their wearable gear and sensor instruments, the team is being accompanied by the Hazardous Environment A.R.C. Bot HZ-D4K.

To learn more about Nova Team's other adventures visit their album: flic.kr/s/aHskpavQh5</b

A newly bearded Lt Cmdr. Samuel Steele updates Captain Knight on the latest information downloaded from deep space probe before Nova Team heads out on their newest mission.

To learn more about Nova Team's other adventures visit their album: flic.kr/s/aHskpavQh5

For those who are interested, unfortunately I am unable to sell the Nova Team minifigures or designs due to the use of the "Classic Space" logo which is owned and trademarked by The LEGO Group. My custom designed figures and use of the official "Classic Space" logo is for personal use only in my MOCs and photography. By the same token, I will not give away the design files and source material either. Thank you for understanding! Trust me, if I could legally sell these, I would.

Lt Cmdr Charlie Fuller 'The Boss' running through pre flight checks prior to the final farewell tour of Scotland for Gannet SAR Flt

Cmdr Zumxi :Members of the Solar Confederation

Press people

Other people

My captain ordered me to present myself here....... oh nice that I amuse you, but it was meant seriously because I don't know what to do here in front of this rabble !

My rank within the Confederation is Commander and I am the Deputy Captain of the SCCC Yamakoto.

I am from Alpha Centauri just like Xmuxi, but I am from the leadership caste. You can also tell by my skin, for the less educated among you.

I am here to lead the Yamakoto with the Captain and to represent the interests of the Centauri within the Confederation.

No, I am not here to answer your questions.

You have had the honor of meeting me.

Chief science officer Lt Cmdr Samuel Steele and Xenobiologist and medic Dr. Venessa Volaris studying the beautiful bioluminescent flora of the Oasis.

To learn more about Nova Team's other adventures visit their album: flic.kr/s/aHskpavQh5</b

For those who are interested, unfortunately I am unable to sell the Nova Team minifigures or designs due to the use of the "Classic Space" logo which is owned and trademarked by The LEGO Group. My custom designed figures and use of the official "Classic Space" logo is for personal use only in my MOCs and photography. By the same token, I will not give away the design files and source material either. Thank you for understanding! Trust me, if I could legally sell these, I would.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Altschul, a catapult officer, signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2021) Cmdr. Matt Noland, commanding officer of Arliegh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) reunites with his family on the peir of Naval Station Everett. Kidd returned to NSE following a deployment in support of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered Fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Soto)

Cmdr. Friday Baldwin rotates in to secure the Villa Nuova Toscania in the Gountess's absence.

Cmdr. Praji, Capt. Pellaeon & Lt. Watts from Star Wars (Lego Purist Minifigures)

Star Wars Theme

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CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) Cmdr. James Sultenfuss signals for the launch of an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 2019 illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. This is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyra M. Campbell)

Lt. Cmdr Data, as portrayed by Brent Spiner

Props include an isolinear chip, and Spot. I have some better ideas on how his hair could be done, but the elements I'd prefer to use don't yet exist in the dark-brown color just yet. For now, this is the best I've come up with. Spot is from some of the new HP collectible minifigures, and Data's eyes are from one of the new HP Brickheadz.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2017) Cmdr. Alex Hampton,the new commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, performs a high-speed fly by in an F/A-18E Super Hornet after an aerial change-of-command over the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier is conducting bilateral training exercises iwith Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Akebono (DD 108). Exercises like this occur routinely throughout the year with U.S. Navy and JMSDF ships, reflecting the close partnership of the two forces. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

Cmdr. Skylar Stargazer - Executive Officer/ Lead Pilot

Don’t let that smile fool you. Commander Skylar Stargazer is one tough cookie. As an ace starfighter pilot she can fly just about anything - got a flying brick with an engine? No problem!

Plus, with her stellar combat record, you do not want to find yourself at the business end of her ship’s blasters.

Over the years, she’s found herself in a more leadership position as Nova Team’s Executive Officer, a role that suits her well. She helps keep the crew, and especially their captain, in-check and makes sure every mission goes smoothly.

To learn more about Nova Team's other adventures visit their album: flic.kr/s/aHskpavQh5

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez (center) monitors as Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Defries (right) and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Defries, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), control an MH-60R helicopter, assigned to Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, during a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise on the ship’s flight deck. Spruance, along with the guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), and embarked “Devil Fish” and “Warbirds” detachments of HSM 49, are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Commander, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

25 August 2011 with the late Lt. Cmdr. Roy Francis beside Norfolk Hero.

WWLR founded by Lieutenant-Commander Roy Wallace Francis (2 July 1922 – 27 January 2015) The Wells & Walsingham Light Railway was born out of one man's passionate dream, hard work and sheer determination. Lt. Cmdr. Roy Francis ( pictured above ) had already built the mile long 10¼" gauge Beach railway at Wells. In 1979 he started to construct the WWLR on the four miles of old Great Eastern track bed from Wells to Walsingham. Work was completed in 1982 and on 6th April services began on schedule making it the longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world.

Lieutenant-Commander Roy Wallace Francis (2 July 1922 – 27 January 2015) was a British naval officer who served on HMS Edinburgh and HMS Manchester during World War II. He was later the founder of the 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge Wells Harbour Railway and Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, both located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Francis died aged 92. (Wikipedia)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 23 2015) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) moors outboard of the Virginia-class USS Texas (SSN 775) at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Both ships are visiting in the midst of their deployments in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Kakiel)

Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge, as portrayed by LeVar Burton.

Prop is a hyperspanner, or as close as I could approximate to one. If anyone has any suggestions, please comment below.

The elements for Geordi's metallic silver drum-lacquered VISOR were courtesy of Auri at Chrome Block City. If you can't spring for the custom metallic elements, light blue-ish gray is perfectly suitable.

Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) conducts flight test operations from the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during the second developmental test (DT-II) phase of the F-35C. Learn more: bit.ly/1Oe953l (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin photographer Andrew McMurtrie)

I redid the decals on these to bring them in line with the Clone Wars. Both of these helmets were created before Arealight made their injection items. The Commander Bacara helmet was the first item I made ever.

Cmdr of VMFA-225 returning to MCAS Yuma, AZ.

Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during the second developmental test (DT-II) phase of the F-35C. Learn more: bit.ly/1Oe953l (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin photographer Andy Wolfe)

Cmdr. William Riker, as portrayed by Johnathan Frakes

Props to include trombone, however the design is quite tricky, and it's not quite ready yet.

Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman, an F-35 Lightning II test pilot from the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF), on approach for an arrested landing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on Oct. 3, 2015. The F-35 Pax River ITF is conducting its second Developmental Test (DT-II) phase aboard the Eisenhower. Learn more: bit.ly/1Oe953l (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin photographer Andy Wolfe)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Cmdr. David Wiltshire, commanding officer of the "Tigertails" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 conducts a change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Edmund Poynton over the flight deck of Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an E-2D Hawkeye in the Philippine Sea. During the change of command ceremony Wiltshire transferred command of VAW 125 to Poynton. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dallas A. Snider)

Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, at the Aero Gatineau Airshow as he prepares to pilot a WWII era Spitfire.

A Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot. The first Canadian to walk in space, Hadfield has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station.

After his demonstration flight, he spent hours meeting fans, signing autographs and posing for selfies. I had the opportunity to meet him, and he autographed my hat. I felt like a kid.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Cmdr. Edmund Poynton, commanding officer of the "Tigertails" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 lands on the flight deck of Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an E-2D Hawkeye after a change of command ceremony in the Philippine Sea. During the change of command ceremony Cmdr. David Wiltshire transferred command of VAW 125 to Poynton. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dallas A. Snider)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Cmdr. David Wiltshire, commanding officer of the "Tigertails" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, left, conducts a change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Edmund Poynton over the flight deck of Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an E-2D Hawkeye in the Philippine Sea. During the change of command ceremony Wiltshire transferred command of VAW 125 to Poynton. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dallas A. Snider)

[Cmdr. Palmer]: "OK, Truth's arrived. We've got all the players right where I want 'em. I'm going in..."

[ODST]: "Haha! So that's how you got 'Davis' offed. I'm out."

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) Cmdr. David Waidelich, prospective commanding officer of the "Liberty Bells" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, performs a pre-flight check on an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prior to taking command of VAW-115 during a change of command ceremony. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2014) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) moors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka during a deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Olympia is capable of supporting a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Kakiel/ Released)

190823-N-UB406-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Orloff, assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 34, conducts a supersonic pass in a F/A-18E Super Hornet next to the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a training exercise. Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)

Cmdr Rock Hudson to Echo Base. I think I saw a meteor by the south perimeter, I'm going to go check it out.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Amie Heim, a pediatric dentist from Buffalo, New York and Army Lt. Col. Callief Shand, a general dentist assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B) perform dental care as Army Spc. Jasiel Silva, attached to 225th Military Police, translates at a medical site in Tegucigalpita, Honduras during Continuing Promise 22, Nov. 1, 2022. CP22 is a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Gomez)