| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 165206 |
| Military Code: | AB-406 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 1367/C431 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-86 / CVW-1 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 341733 |
| Photo Comment |
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A F/A-18C Block 49 that was delivered to the US Navy in 1997. The pilot just took position in hiscockpit and is awaiting approval to activating the engines of the Hornet. The plane captain is just leaning against the nose cone. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 March 2021, and has since been viewed 457 times. |