| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 161217 |
| Military Code: | NJ-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 16/B003 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VFA-125 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNZJ IATA: - Local: NZJ Other: - |
| Event: | MCAS El Toro Air Show 1981 |
| Photo Date: | May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Dan Stijovich |
| Photo ID: | 548308 |
| Photo Comment |
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Early F/A-18B being towed from the static display area to be prepped for the flight back to Lemoore. Appears to wear a very light shade of blue grey camo in a subdued 3 tone scheme. Aircraft eventually flew with NASA. This photo is copyright © Dan Stijovich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 February 2023, and has since been viewed 261 times. |