| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | A44-223 |
| Alternate Serial: | 167979 |
| 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): | AF-23 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | PearceMap |
| Region / Country: | Western Australia, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YPEA IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 24 January 2018 |
| Photo by: | Kurt Finger |
| Photo ID: | 442352 |
| Photo Comment |
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Boeing Super Hornet FA-18F A44-223. Returning from the Middle East, completing the last deployment of classic Hornets and the Super Hornets where they carried out combat actions against the Islamic state. On the forward fuselage below the 223 are the mission markings. The aircraft also carried the US Navy serial number 167979 on the lower rear fuselage, not visible in the picture. This photo is copyright © Kurt Finger, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 February 2022, and has since been viewed 511 times. |