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Coronado Celebrates 100 Years of Naval Aviation

People from all over San Diego gather around the bay to watch the historical air show commemorating the Centennial of Naval Aviation.

An estimated crowd of 70,000 people flocked to Coronado the Navy's historic . The lineup boasted more than 200 different types of military aircraft, including the Blue Angels, and featured three ski-diving appearances by the Navy SEAL's Leap Frogs. 

The event was put on by the U.S. Navy, which hosted an Open House at Naval Air Station North Island in conjunction with the parade. NASNI is considered the , which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

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