| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 188798 |
| Military Code: | 798 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 664/A541 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 416 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Enschede - TwenteMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHTW IATA: ENS Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2003 |
| Photo Date: | 21 June 2003 |
| Photo by: | Berry Vissers |
| Photo ID: | 611538 |
| Photo Comment |
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188798 was one of a number of CF-18s deployed to Aalborg, Denmark. During the deployment, it arrestor hook accumulator was over-charged and subsequently exploded (whilst on the ground). The aircraft was later written off. This photo is copyright © Berry Vissers, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 October 2023, and has since been viewed 158 times. |