| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 165667 |
| Other Marks: | 4 |
| 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-18E Super Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | E021 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNPA IATA: NPA Local: NPA Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 2022 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 472997 |
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This is an active Blue Angel F/A-18E positioned on the National Naval Aviation Museum's aircraft wash pad.165667 was one of the F/A-18 aircraft used in the filming of the new "Top Gun" movie. After the filming was complete it was flown to NAS Jacksonville, Fl. where it underwent the modifications needed for use by the Blue Angels. 2022 is the second show season that the Super Hornet has been used by the team. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 June 2022, and has since been viewed 402 times. |