| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 165805 |
| Other Marks: | 7 |
| 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): | 1541/F031 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (USNFDS) - 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: | 2 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 617053 |
| Photo Comment |
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This was the last practice airshow of the year at NAS Pensacola. In addition to the six demonstration aircraft, the number 7 aircraft launched with the team with a photographer in the rear seat (he has his camera up in the photo). Flown by the team narrator, this aircraft basically flew a loose formation with the demo aircraft through all of the airshow maneuvers. The wavy effect in the photo was caused by the hot exhaust from the two solo Super Hornets, which are directly in front of this aircraft awaiting take off. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 November 2023, and has since been viewed 249 times. |