| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 188919 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 323/B055 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 439 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Uden - VolkelMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHVK IATA: UDE Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 May 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 689924 |
| Photo Comment |
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On its way to the Volkel runway during a shooting camp. This dual seat Hornet carried 439 Sabre-Toothed Tiger squadron marking on its tail. In February 1987, a fuel bowser hit the Hornet on the ground. The aircraft was repaired and on 4 May 1987 it made a test flight. During that flight, the Hornet went into a unexpected and uncontrolled tailspin over Renchen (Germany). The pilots were not able to recover it and decided to eject. The Hornet was destroyed, both pilots were safe. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 May 2024, and has since been viewed 267 times. |