| 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 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 November 2019, and has since been viewed 445 times. |