Aircraft Photo of 165887 | Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #184792
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:165887
Military Code:NH-113
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-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
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: 184792
Photo Comment

A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during the first joint F/A-18E and F deployment (the Es saw earlier their first deployment as a sole squadron). The Nimitz and its Carrier air Wing ELEVEN were deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, so the brand-new two-seat aircraft also saw their first combat deployment in these days.

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

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