| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 164675 |
| Military Code: | AJ-401 |
| Other Marks: | WAR PARTY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 1105/C291 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-87 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71 |
| Photo Date: | 17 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 141691 |
| Photo Comment |
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The squadron commanders aircraft on the cat of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship was sailing in the Persian Gulf and operations continued 24/7 with multiple launches and recoveries during the day. This baby Hornet was launched during first light. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 May 2019, and has since been viewed 434 times. |