| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 164891 |
| Military Code: | AB-205 |
| 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): | 1223/C352 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMFA-251 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 141829 |
| Photo Comment |
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Within several Carrier Air Wings, the US Marine Corps embedded some F/A-18C Hornet squadrons. Within Carrier Air Wing ONE in 2007 this was Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 Thunderbolts. This baby Hornet roars off the deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. So close with this incredible speed... a challenge to photograph... this one was made with 1/2000 sec, F/4,0, ISO 320, with only 50mm. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 May 2019, and has since been viewed 903 times. |