Update - Deadly Crash at Blue Angels Air Show

The Blue Angels team leader circles the site where a Navy F-18 Blue Angel plane crashed during an air show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in Beaufort, S.C., Saturday, April 21, 2007. The Beaufort Gazette reported the plane hit a pine tree and then crashed near a subdivision, setting at least one home on fire and peppering homes with shrapnel. The county coroner's office said one person was killed.

Smoke rises over the treetops after a Navy Blue Angel solo pilot flying an F-18 crashed during an air show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in Beaufort, S.C., Saturday, April 21, 2007.

Update: Blue Angel crashes; pilot killed; eyewitness reports home caught fire
Press conference at 8 p.m.
Witness: ‘It fell straight out of the air”
(beaufortgazette.com) -- A Blue Angel pilot crashed Saturday afternoon while performing at an air show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

1 dead after Blue Angels jet crashes during air show
(CNN) -- At least one person is dead after a jet flying in formation with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels precision flying team crashed into a Beaufort, South Carolina, neighborhood, causing an "enormous fireball" during an air show, authorities said.

Report: Blue Angels plane crashes in show
BEAUFORT, S.C., April 21 (UPI) -- A jet with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flight team crashed during an air show Saturday in South Carolina.

At least 1 person killed in Blue Angels crash in S.C.
(pnj.com) -- A Blue Angels F/A-18 jet crashed Saturday afternoon while performing at an air show at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Reports indicate that it was Blue Angel No. 6 that went down and plane No. 1 circled the Air Station, possibly looking for the pilot. Later, officials at the crash site called for the coroner.

More from: The Associated Press; Reuters; MSNBC.

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Deadly Crash at Blue Angels Air Show

The Blue Angels team leader circles the site where a Navy F-18 Blue Angel plane crashed during an air show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in Beaufort, S.C., Saturday, April 21, 2007. The Beaufort Gazette reported the plane hit a pine tree and then crashed near a subdivision, setting at least one home on fire and peppering homes with shrapnel. The county coroner's office said one person was killed.

Smoke rises over the treetops after a Navy Blue Angel solo pilot flying an F-18 crashed during an air show at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in Beaufort, S.C., Saturday, April 21, 2007.

1 dead after Blue Angels jet crashes during air show
(CNN) -- At least one person is dead after a jet flying in formation with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels precision flying team crashed into a Beaufort, South Carolina, neighborhood, causing an "enormous fireball" during an air show, authorities said.

Report: Blue Angels plane crashes in show
BEAUFORT, S.C., April 21 (UPI) -- A jet with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flight team crashed during an air show Saturday in South Carolina.

At least 1 person killed in Blue Angels crash in S.C.
(pnj.com) -- A Blue Angels F/A-18 jet crashed Saturday afternoon while performing at an air show at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Reports indicate that it was Blue Angel No. 6 that went down and plane No. 1 circled the Air Station, possibly looking for the pilot. Later, officials at the crash site called for the coroner.

More from: The Associated Press; Reuters; MSNBC.

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Combat Camera: U.S., French Support Ground Troops

A French E-2C Hawkeye from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French navy ship Charles de Gaulle performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the North Arabian Sea, April 12, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Denny Cantrell

U.S. Navy sailors take photographs as a French Super-Extenard from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French navy ship Charles de Gaulle performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, April 12, 2007. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are in the North Arabian Sea conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Denny Cantrell

A U.S. Navy sailor watches a French Rafale aircraft from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French navy ship Charles de Gaulle perform a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, April 12, 2007. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are in the North Arabian Sea conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan.U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ron Reeves

A French Dolphin 35F helicopter from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French navy ship Charles de Gaulle hovers over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, April 12, 2007. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are in the North Arabian Sea conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Denny Cantrell

Two French Rafale, two French Super-Extenards and an E-2C Hawkeye from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French navy ship Charles de Gaulle fly in formation over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, April 12, 2007. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are in the North Arabian Sea conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Denny Cantrell

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Combat Camera: USS John C. Stennis on Deployment

ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2007) - A flight deck director motions an F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, onto catapult one aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 14, 2007) - A Sailor from supply department signals for assistance to transport supplies received aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) from Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (AOE 10) during a replenishment at sea. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2007) - An SH-60F Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, hovers in the air as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits through the Arabian Sea just prior to flight operations. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2007) - An SH-60F Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, hovers in the air as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits through the Arabian Sea. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, from the "Top Cats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French E-2C Hawkeye from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the Flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French Rafale from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the Flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French Rafale from the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) completes a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the Flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French Super-Etendard from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) completes a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - Two French Rafale, two French Super-Etendards and an E-2C Hawkeye from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) fly in formation above the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the Flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 11, 2007) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Curtis Page watches as an EA-6B Prowler from the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 taxis down the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in preparation for launch. Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

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Combat Camera: Night Raiders

A gunner assigned to Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, looks around his light armored vehicle during a night raid. Awareness during a mission is essential to success and can be the difference between coming back victorious or coming back empty-handed. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

Sgt. Joe R. Valdez, a scout section leader assigned to Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security around his light armored vehicles while conducting a short stop before a night raid. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Huckeba and Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Leifson, riflemen assigned to Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, strap down concertina wire to their light armored vehicle before conducting a night raid. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

U.S. Marines assigned to Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, looks around his light armored vehicle while conducting a night raid. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

U.S. Marines assigned to Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, look around their light armored vehicles while conducting a short stop before a night raid. Awareness during a mission is essential to success and can be the difference between coming back victorious or coming back empty-handed. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

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