Aircraft Photo of 165870 | Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #177994
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:165870
Military Code:NH-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E046
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-14
Location
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
 
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 177994
Photo Comment

Pictured on board of the USS Nimitz while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 "Tophatters" was the second squadron that deployed with the F/A-18E Super Hornet, but the first that deployed together with a sister squadron that was equipped with the F/A-18F.

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

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