Aircraft Photo of 163761 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #341740
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:163761
Military Code:AB-313
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):839/C119
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-136 / CVW-1
Location
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Enterprise CVN65
 
Photo Date:16 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 341740
Photo Comment

You will be surprised how fast the elevator of a carrier moves. When you are on it, you even feel the force of gravity a little, likewise a fast person elevator in a building. Difference is that this elevator carries aircraft, equipment and cargo at the same time. This Hornet is a F/A-18C Block 28 and was ordered in FY87. It was delivered to the US Navy just below three years and started operating with VFA-113. It was last noted within the USMC in mid-2018. Its current whereabouts are unknown.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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