Aircraft Photo of 163477 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #147141
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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