Blue Angels landing at Stewart ANGB Newburgh NY Hudson Valley wall art metal canvas or acrylic

Three years ago, a little-known event set the skies ablaze. The prestigious lineup of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, accompanied by sleek F-22s and F-35s, orchestrated an aerial ballet over the Hudson River.

Despite a long night shift at the 14th Street plant, excitement fueled my veins. I managed to convince my relief to grant an early departure. Racing against the clock, I bolted out at 4:45 a.m., zooming to the marina where our boat awaited.

The morning fog veiled the river, but a determined sun fought to lift the haze. However, my heart sank when the fuel gauge hovered at empty under the Newburgh Beacon Bridge. An urgent stop at the Newburgh Yacht Club ensured I wouldn't miss the spectacle. The distant rumble of fighter jets echoed from Stewart's runway as I topped up the tank.

I navigated hastily toward West Point, the rendezvous point. Just in time, the symphony of roaring engines heralded their arrival. The Navy and Air Force jets performed thrilling, lightning-fast passes over West Point, leaving us in awe.

Captivated by the display, I stayed, my camera capturing the breathtaking sight of these aerial titans streaking across the sky. With every click, fatigue melted away, replaced by the adrenaline of witnessing history.

As they returned upriver, I focused my lens on the Blue Angels preparing to land at Stewart, a testament to precision and power. Despite weariness setting in, the satisfaction of witnessing such a momentous event rejuvenated me.

Heading home, exhaustion was palpable, knowing I'd soon return to the night shift grind. Yet, the photographs I captured immortalized the unforgettable aerial ballet. The sacrifice of sleep paled in comparison to the treasures I'd obtained—the thrilling memories etched in each image, a testament to my passion for aviation and the unparalleled beauty of the skies.

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Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

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This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.

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Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.

Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.

1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).

Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.

3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)

This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.

This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!

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UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

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