1072 results found
Registration / Serial:165217
Military Code:AG-400
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):1396/C442
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-131
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2004
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:153692Submit Correction
View count: 175
VFA-131, NAS Oceana, VA. K64
Registration / Serial:165217
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1396/C442
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2004
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:165217
Military Code:AG-400
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):1396/C442
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-131
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2004
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:153692Submit Correction
View count: 175
VFA-131, NAS Oceana, VA. K64
Registration / Serial:165217
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1396/C442
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 2004
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:HN-406
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):1307/FNC006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2019
Photo Date:21 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:152776Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:HN-406
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1307/FNC006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:HN-406
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):1307/FNC006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2019
Photo Date:21 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:152776Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:HN-406
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1307/FNC006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:J-5011
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):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Fl St 11
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2019
Photo Date:18 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:152437Submit Correction
View count: 347
Tiger tail scheme
Registration / Serial:J-5011
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:J-5011
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):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Fl St 11
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2019
Photo Date:18 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:152437Submit Correction
View count: 347
Tiger tail scheme
Registration / Serial:J-5011
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 2019
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:164212
Military Code:AG-400
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):975/C203
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-131
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Fighter Weapons Instructor Training (FWIT) 1996
Photo Date:March 1996
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:152117Submit Correction
View count: 449
Hornet in full color outfit. Commander's aircraft for VFA131. She's catching the march sun during the 1996 FWIT exercise at Leeuwarden.
Registration / Serial:164212
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):975/C203
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:March 1996
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:164212
Military Code:AG-400
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):975/C203
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-131
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Fighter Weapons Instructor Training (FWIT) 1996
Photo Date:March 1996
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:152117Submit Correction
View count: 449
Hornet in full color outfit. Commander's aircraft for VFA131. She's catching the march sun during the 1996 FWIT exercise at Leeuwarden.
Registration / Serial:164212
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):975/C203
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:March 1996
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5020
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):1369/SFC020
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:151424Submit Correction
View count: 777
Taxiing to RWY10 for a late afternoon mission
Registration / Serial:J-5020
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1369/SFC020
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5020
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):1369/SFC020
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:151424Submit Correction
View count: 777
Taxiing to RWY10 for a late afternoon mission
Registration / Serial:J-5020
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1369/SFC020
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:9 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5010
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):1345/SFC010
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Event:Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:12 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:150780Submit Correction
View count: 101
About to retract the gear after take off from Meiringen's RWY 28
Registration / Serial:J-5010
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1345/SFC010
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:12 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5010
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):1345/SFC010
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Event:Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:12 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:150780Submit Correction
View count: 101
About to retract the gear after take off from Meiringen's RWY 28
Registration / Serial:J-5010
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1345/SFC010
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:12 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5006
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):1329/SFC006
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:13 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:150722Submit Correction
View count: 178
The Hornet's wingspan is almost too much for this small taxitrack!
Registration / Serial:J-5006
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1329/SFC006
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:13 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5006
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):1329/SFC006
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:13 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:150722Submit Correction
View count: 178
The Hornet's wingspan is almost too much for this small taxitrack!
Registration / Serial:J-5006
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1329/SFC006
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:13 October 2006
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:HN-403
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):1296/FNC003
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2019
Photo Date:15 June 2019
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:147892Submit Correction
View count: 140
[Nikon D300 + Tamron SP 24-70mm/2,8G VC]
Registration / Serial:HN-403
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1296/FNC003
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2019
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-403
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):1296/FNC003
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2019
Photo Date:15 June 2019
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:147892Submit Correction
View count: 140
[Nikon D300 + Tamron SP 24-70mm/2,8G VC]
Registration / Serial:HN-403
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1296/FNC003
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2019
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:163477
Military Code:AA-403
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):705/C038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-81
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1992
Photo Date:23 May 1992
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:147141Submit Correction
View count: 187
VFA-81. In midair collision with F-14 after launch from USS Saratoga (CV-60 February 12, 1994. The F-14 crashed prior to landing and both crew ejected. 163477 landed with a portion of the wing missing. Was rebuilt.
Registration / Serial:163477
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):705/C038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1992
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:163477
Military Code:AA-403
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):705/C038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-81
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1992
Photo Date:23 May 1992
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:147141Submit Correction
View count: 187
VFA-81. In midair collision with F-14 after launch from USS Saratoga (CV-60 February 12, 1994. The F-14 crashed prior to landing and both crew ejected. 163477 landed with a portion of the wing missing. Was rebuilt.
Registration / Serial:163477
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):705/C038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1992
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:HN-447
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):1473/FNC047
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Tampere International Airshow 2010
Photo Date:14 August 2010
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:144494Submit Correction
View count: 132
[Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24mm/4]
Registration / Serial:HN-447
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1473/FNC047
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:14 August 2010
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-447
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):1473/FNC047
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Tampere International Airshow 2010
Photo Date:14 August 2010
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:144494Submit Correction
View count: 132
[Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24mm/4]
Registration / Serial:HN-447
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1473/FNC047
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:14 August 2010
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-421
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):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 60th anniversary 2012
Photo Date:7 June 2012
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:144410Submit Correction
View count: 127
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF 300mm/4 ED]
Registration / Serial:HN-421
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:7 June 2012
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-421
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):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 60th anniversary 2012
Photo Date:7 June 2012
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:144410Submit Correction
View count: 127
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF 300mm/4 ED]
Registration / Serial:HN-421
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:7 June 2012
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:165202
Military Code:AB-402
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):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-86
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141847Submit Correction
View count: 284
Seen from the bow of the USS Enterpise (CVN-65), this flight line of Hornets. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 Sidewinders transferred from the legacy Hornet, like this one seen on the picture, to F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2011.
Registration / Serial:165202
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165202
Military Code:AB-402
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):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-86
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141847Submit Correction
View count: 284
Seen from the bow of the USS Enterpise (CVN-65), this flight line of Hornets. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 Sidewinders transferred from the legacy Hornet, like this one seen on the picture, to F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2011.
Registration / Serial:165202
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141829Submit Correction
View count: 928
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.
Registration / Serial:164891
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141829Submit Correction
View count: 928
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.
Registration / Serial:164891
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164258
Military Code:AJ-306
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):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-15
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141746Submit Correction
View count: 301
The cat launch... you have to see it (and feel it)! Especially from deck level near one of the four steam catapults of an American super carrier. The steam pressure builds up and pushes an average aircraft in just two seconds from 0 mph to some 150 mph (240 km/u) in 310 feet (94 m) with up to 3.5g's (recalculating this acceleration compared to an average car, that would be something as an acceleration from 0 mph to 60 mph (100km/u) in 0,8 sec!
Registration / Serial:164258
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164258
Military Code:AJ-306
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):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-15
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141746Submit Correction
View count: 301
The cat launch... you have to see it (and feel it)! Especially from deck level near one of the four steam catapults of an American super carrier. The steam pressure builds up and pushes an average aircraft in just two seconds from 0 mph to some 150 mph (240 km/u) in 310 feet (94 m) with up to 3.5g's (recalculating this acceleration compared to an average car, that would be something as an acceleration from 0 mph to 60 mph (100km/u) in 0,8 sec!
Registration / Serial:164258
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141691Submit Correction
View count: 325
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.
Registration / Serial:164675
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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
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 BruijnContact
Photo ID:141691Submit Correction
View count: 325
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.
Registration / Serial:164675
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:HN-445
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):1468/FNC045
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141615Submit Correction
View count: 247
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF-S 35mm/1,8]
Registration / Serial:HN-445
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1468/FNC045
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-445
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):1468/FNC045
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141615Submit Correction
View count: 247
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF-S 35mm/1,8]
Registration / Serial:HN-445
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1468/FNC045
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-424
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):1421/FNC024
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141613Submit Correction
View count: 138
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF-S 35mm/1,8]
Registration / Serial:HN-424
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1421/FNC024
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-424
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):1421/FNC024
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141613Submit Correction
View count: 138
[Nikon D300 + Nikkor AF-S 35mm/1,8]
Registration / Serial:HN-424
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1421/FNC024
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-419
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):1407/FNC019
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141612Submit Correction
View count: 147
[Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24mm/4]
Registration / Serial:HN-419
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1407/FNC019
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HN-419
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):1407/FNC019
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Turku Airshow 2011
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:141612Submit Correction
View count: 147
[Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24mm/4]
Registration / Serial:HN-419
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1407/FNC019
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Turku (EFTU / TKU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:18 June 2011
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:164008
Military Code:NF-211
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):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-27
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:140444Submit Correction
View count: 240
Registration / Serial:164008
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:164008
Military Code:NF-211
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):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-27
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:140444Submit Correction
View count: 240
Registration / Serial:164008
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:J-5011
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):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Fl St 11
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:NATO Tiger Meet 2009
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:139144Submit Correction
View count: 261
11 Staffel special paint. Wings folded, speed brake and refuelling probe deployed.
Registration / Serial:J-5011
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:J-5011
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):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Fl St 11
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:NATO Tiger Meet 2009
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:139144Submit Correction
View count: 261
11 Staffel special paint. Wings folded, speed brake and refuelling probe deployed.
Registration / Serial:J-5011
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1351/SFC011
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:18 September 2009
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact