Single-Ship

Sean D. Tucker cruises down Oakland, California's Brooklyn Basin as a single-ship flight before later joining up with the full six-ship phalanx of Blue Angels jets. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Bay Area Cruise

Aerobatic star Sean D. Tucker cruises by some iconic landmarks in the bay area such as the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, Treasure Island, the city of San Francisco, the Transamerica pyramid, and Sutro Tower. Last but not least, the famous "Karl the Fog" makes an appearance as well. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Timeless Aviator

The legendary aviator and National Aviation Hall of Fame member, Sean D. Tucker, cruises inverted over the iconic landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area. See this image on the cover of 57º Magazine: https://issuu.com/65-57-degree/docs/57_65_issuu_winter_17_final_print_w Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Red vs. Blue

Sean D. Tucker is cranking and banking high above San Francisco, while a solitary Blue Angels jet performs a similar maneuver far below him. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Office In The Sky

It's just another day at the "office" for Sean D. Tucker as he flies over downtown San Francisco while waiting for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to form up with us. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

A Walk In The Park

Sean D. Tucker makes formation flight look like a walk in the park as he gives us a thumbs up while still maintaining a precise position relative to our photo ship. San Francisco, California's famous Golden Gate Park can be seen in the background. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Splash of Red

Sean D. Tucker adds a splash of red to the beautiful blue sky over San Francisco, California with his equally beautiful, custom-built, Challenger III biplane. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Wings Over San Francisco

Sean D. Tucker shows us the full breadth of his vibrant wingspan as he sails high over San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

The City

The iconic cityscape of San Francisco, as seen from the Team Oracle photo ship at about 4,000ft.

Angel Seeker

Sean D. Tucker cruises over the Golden Gate Bridge as he awaits the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during San Francisco's 2015 Fleet Week air show. Can you spot the formation of four Blue Angels jets in this image? Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Downtown Hangout

Sean D. Tucker hangs out over San Francisco, California in the lead-up to the 2015 Fleet Week air show. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Above The Blue

Sean D. Tucker cruises high above San Francisco, while the Blue Angels perform a practice show far below him. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Formation Approach

Sean D. Tucker passes over downtown San Francisco as he awaits the formation of six Blue Angels jets passing below him. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Gateways

San Francisco, California's famous Golden Gate Bridge serves as the western gateway to the United States of America, while flying with Sean D. Tucker serves as many people's gateway to a life-changing experience. They are seen here together in a brief moment of awesome. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Epic

In an epic and rare moment, a group of the best aviators in the world, cruise high over one of the most beautiful and iconic cities in the world. Seen here are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels being led by honorary Blue Angel, Sean D. Tucker of Team Oracle. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Intensity

The intensity of sharing the same airspace as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Sean D. Tucker over the beautiful cityscape of San Francisco, can best be described as...it goes to 11! Yeah baby! Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Golden Angels

Sean D. Tucker and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar high above the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California during Fleet Week 2015. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Angels

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are led by honorary Blue Angel, Sean D. Tucker of Team Oracle as they pass over Angel Island State Park near San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Aerial Splendor

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Sean D. Tucker, a group of aviators possessing unparalleled skill, soar over the majestic city of San Francisco, California in preparation for Fleet Week 2015. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Inverted Splendor

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Sean D. Tucker soar over San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge in preparation for Fleet Week 2015. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Departure

Sean D. Tucker smiles from ear-to-ear as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels depart the formation after a successful air-to-air photo shoot. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner Safety pilot: Chris Rudd

Big Beauty

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels' C-130 "Fat Albert" soars high above the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island in preparation to drop the U.S. Navy Parachute Team "The Leap Frogs," at the start of San Francisco Fleet Week's Friday air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Banking Over The Bay

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps C-130 "Fat Albert" banks high above the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island in preparation to drop the U.S. Navy Parachute Team "The Leap Frogs," at the start of San Francisco Fleet Week's Friday air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Wings Over The Bay

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps C-130 "Fat Albert" spreads its wings high above the bay area in preparation to drop the U.S. Navy Parachute Team "The Leap Frogs," at the start of San Francisco Fleet Week's Friday air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

On Angels Wings

The US Navy and Marine Corps C-130 Hercules "Fat Albert" in rich Blue Angels livery flies above Angel Island State Park near San Francisco, California at the start of the 2015 Fleet Week air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Marine Traffic

The US Navy and Marine Corps C-130 Hercules "Fat Albert" in rich Blue Angels livery flies low amidst other forms of marine traffic in San Francisco, California at the start of the 2015 Fleet Week air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

City By The Bay

The famous and beautiful city of San Francisco sits nestled between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Also seen here is the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. This image was captured during the climb to 8,000ft to join up with the also famous C-130, "Fat Albert."

Just Hanging Out

The U.S. Navy parachute team, The Leap Frogs, hang out on the ramp of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' C-130 "Fat Albert" awaiting their jump to kick off the 2015 Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California. This image was captured through the cockpit window of our Piper Seneca photo ship as we approached their 8,000 ft drop altitude. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Surfing SFO

The first of the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs to exit Fat Albert, surfs the sky above San Francisco International Airport as they prepare to kick off the 2015 Fleet Week air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Circles Over SF

The U.S. Navy Leap Frogs begin their circular descent over San Francisco at the start of the 2015 Fleet Week air show. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Soldiers Over Alcatraz

The U.S. Navy Leap Frogs fly the American flag with pride over the former federal penitentiary of Alcatraz at the start of the 2015 Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Golden Leap Frogs

The U.S. Navy Leap Frogs fly the American flag with pride over the Golden Gate Bridge at the start of the 2015 Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Harness

Behind-the-scenes image of me on my photo flight with Fat Albert. Gotta trust the harness! This was the same aircraft I shot the Blue Angels images from. Would you believe I have a strong fear of heights? Photo courtesy of James Beer. Photo ship pilot: Sean D. Tucker

Focus

Sean D. Tucker's focus is absolute and razor sharp as he flies in very close proximity to our photo ship low over the outer harbor in Oakland, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Highway In The Sky

Sean D. Tucker commutes to work via the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Harbor Cruise

Sean D. Tucker flies on a sunset cruise past the Oakland harbor and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Buena Vista

Aerobatic superstar Sean D. Tucker passes over Yerba Buena Island and the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge during a golden hour photo shoot following his Friday performance at the 2015 Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

City Commuter

Sean D. Tucker has a decidedly unique vehicle for commuting to work. He's seen here enjoying a day at his downtown San Francisco office. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Bay Area Serenity

Sean D. Tucker cruises the calm, serene skies over San Francisco during the golden hour. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Traffic

Sean D. Tucker escapes the notoriously heavy downtown San Francisco traffic by flying through the peaceful skies above it all. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Propeller-Driven

Sean D. Tucker shows off what drives his powerful Challenger III biplane with the help of the setting sun over the San Francisco Bay in California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Aerial Tourist

Sean D. Tucker checks out the San Francisco tourist attractions with a visit to the famous Pier 39, aviator-style. I wonder what the sea lions thought of this bird of prey? Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Straight Outta SF

Sean D. Tucker flies straight outta San Francisco during an epic golden hour photo shoot over the bay. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Aerial Fisherman

Sean D. Tucker passes low over Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 during a golden hour photo shoot following his Friday performance at the 2015 Fleet Week air show in San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner

Aerial Artist

Sean D. Tucker artfully paints the sky with his smoke trail as he passes over the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, California. Photo ship pilot: Scott Steiner