| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 159157 |
| Military Code: | A-900 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American T-2 Buckeye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Rockwell T-2 Buckeye |
| Aircraft Version: | North American Rockwell T-2C Buckeye |
| C/n (msn): | 367-8 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-9 / TW-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 468955 |
| Photo Comment |
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A student Naval Aviator taxiing his T-2C towards the starboard (right) catapult during basic jet training carrier qualifications. All carrier qualification flights are solo, with no instructor in the aircraft. Note the FOD screen on the intake. This was attached after landing and removed prior to the catapult launch. The T-2 was susceptible to foreign object damage to the engines due to the low ground clearance of the intakes. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 June 2022, and has since been viewed 387 times. |