| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 165797 |
| Military Code: | AB-102 |
| 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): | 1525/F023 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-211 / CVW-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 341353 |
| Photo Comment |
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Typical example of a hangar queen. The Super Hornet suffered some technical issues during the deployment that could be resolved on board. So the aircraft was partly cannibalized to keep sister ships alive. As can be seen, the radar, the fin tip launch rails and a hinge of the vertical stabilizer was removed This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 March 2021, and has since been viewed 413 times. |