| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 165882 |
| Military Code: | NH-106 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | F042 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-41 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Nimitz CVN68 |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2003 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 140992 |
| Photo Comment |
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The very first F/A-18F cruise took place on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in 2003. Together with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatters (operating the F/A-18E), VFA-41 Black Aces flew numbers of missions from the Nimitz in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This F/A-18F of the Black Aces is being prepped for the launch and is just lowering its folded wings. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 May 2019, and has since been viewed 658 times. |