
Aircraft | |
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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 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | MildenhallMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUN IATA: MHZ Local: - Other: - |
Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1992 |
Photo Date: | 23 May 1992 |
Photo by: | Alex Christie |
Photo ID: | 147141 |
Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © Alex Christie, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2019, and has since been viewed 218 times. |