Aircraft Photo of 165880 | Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #184794
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:165880
Military Code:NH-103
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):F040
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: 184794
Photo Comment

A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen manoeuvring on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The type saw for its maiden operational deployment while embarked on board the Nimitz. The squadron deployed with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatter (an F/A-18E is seen in the back ground) within Carrier air Wing ELEVEN to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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