F/A-18 Hornets

USN F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-213 Black Lions 2017

Photo Description: A United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is fully loaded with 10 GBU-32 1,000 pound bombs aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, was conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 3rd Class Matt Matlage Photo Date: 7 June 2017 Photo Location: Mediterranean Sea Photo ID: F180943

USN F/A-18E VFA-27 Royal Maces CVN-73 2014

Photo Description: A right side view photo of a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly-off. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Photo Credit: USN/MCS Seaman Everett Allen Photo Date: 21 November 2014 Photo Location: South Of Japan Photo ID: F180569

USN F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-31 Tomcatters 2014

Photo Description: A United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), conducts an aerial refueling in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility AOR. George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. Photo Credit: USGov/Alabama ANG Photo Date: 1 September 2014 Photo Location: Arabian Gulf Photo ID: F180564

USMC F-18 Hornet VMFA-312 CVN-75 2014

Photo Description: A deck view of a United States Marines Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Checkerboards” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 3rd Class Karl Anderson Photo Date: 21 February 2014 Photo Location: Gulf Of Oman Photo ID: F180534

F/A-18 Hornet VFA-87 Golden Warriors 2005

Photo Description: An air to air left side view photo of two United States Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft (CAG & CO) assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) nicknamed "Golden Warriors as they fly over USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on route to the Persian Gulf. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 9 September 2005 Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean Photo ID: F180526

USN F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-213 Black Lions 2014

Photo Description: Sailors prepare a United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 3rd Class Joshua Card Photo Date: 1 July 2014 Photo Location: Arabian Gulf Photo ID: F180514

EA-18G Growler VAQ-130 Zappers CVN-75 2012

Photo Description: A left side view photo of a United States Navy EA-18G Growler (F/A-18 Super Hornet) aircraft assigned to the "Zappers" of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-130 lands on the flight deck of the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) during flight deck certification in 2012. Photo Credit: USN/MCS 3rd Class Tyler Caswell Photo Date: 18 July 2012 Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean Photo ID: F180524

F/A-18C Hornet VFA-146 Blue Diamonds 2013

Photo Description: A United States Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 lands on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 3rd Class Derek W. Volland Photo Date: 22 May 2013 Photo Location: South China Sea Photo ID: F180467

USN F-18 Super Hornet VFA-81 Sunliners 2014

Photo Description: A right side view photo of a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr Photo Date: 12 May 2014 Photo Location: Pacific Ocean Photo ID: F180505

USN F/A-18 Hornet VFA-11 Red Rippers CVN-65 2012

Photo Description: Cmdr. Daniel Sullivan, outgoing commanding officer of the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, sits on the flight deck in an F/A-18F Super Hornet in preparation for an aerial change of command above aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo Credit: USN/MCS 3rd Class Jared King Photo Date: 16 August 2012 Photo Location: Persian Gulf Photo ID: F180389

USN F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-195 Dambusters 2013

Photo Description: A United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Photo Credit: USGov/MCS 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman Photo Date: 2 November 2013 Photo Location: South China Sea Photo ID: F180464

USN TopGun F/A-18 Hornets San Clemente Island 1995

Photo Description: An air to air front view of four United States Navy Topgun F/A-18 Hornets with Modex numbers 00, 42, 52 and 55. The flagship Modex 00 BuNo 161714 in gloss black paint was the first F-18B assigned to Top Gun for adversary training vs F14 units. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 20 December 1995 Photo Location: San Clemente Island Photo ID: F180380

USN F-18/EA-18G EA-6B VAQ-129 Mount Rainer 2011

Photo Description: An air to air left side view photo of a United States Navy E/A-6B Prowler aircraft ( BuNo 160609 ) assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129 flying over Mount Rainer with an E/A-18G Growler, also assigned to the Vikings. The Prowler aircraft is painted in a throwback tactical paint scheme (circa 1942), honoring U.S. combat aircraft that fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. The Growler is painted in a throwback three-tone paint scheme of a F-U Corsair from the VBF-85 "Sky Pirates" ( 1944 ) honoring Air Group 85 which operated from USS Shangri-La (CV 34) during World War II. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 8 February 2011 Photo Location: Mount Rainer Washington Photo ID: F180370

USN F-18 Super Hornet VFA-14 CVN-74 2013

Photo Description: An air to air close up front view photo of a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron ONE FOUR ( VFA-14 ) "Tophatters" participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). TThe John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Photo Credit: USN/MCS Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez Photo Date: 24 April 2013 Photo Location: Pacific Ocean Photo ID: F180366

USN F-18 Hornet VFA-122 USS Nimitz CVN-68 2012

Photo Description: A left side view photo of a United States Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft ( BuNo - 163733 ) assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 122 ( VFA-122 ) Flying Eagles, a fleet replacement squadron for the F/A-18A and F/A-18D legacy Hornets, prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz ( CVN-68 ). The aircraft is still wearing a special World War II authentic paint scheme paying tribute to Air Group 17, which flew off the USS Hornet (CV-12) in 1945. The paint scheme was applied in 2011 to celebrate the Centennial Of Naval Aviation ( CoNA ). The Nimitz is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications in the Pacific Ocean. Photo Credit: DoD/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Mayes Photo Date: 11 August 2012 Photo Location: Pacific Ocean Photo ID: F180332

USN F-18 EA-18G Growler VAQ-141 CVN-77 2010

Photo Description: A right side view photo of a United States Navy EA-18G Growler CAG aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 141 ( VAQ-141 ) lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush was underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Photo Credit: DoD/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter Photo Date: 23 October 2010 Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean Photo ID: F180313

USN F-18 Hornets VFA-192 Go Navy Beat Army 2011

Photo Description: An air to air top right side view photo of two United States Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE TWO ( VFA-192 ) "Golden Dragons" fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to show support ( Go Navy Beat Army painted on the topside of the wings ) for the upcoming Army/Navy football game. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Photo Credit: USN/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg Photo Date: 7 October 2011 Photo Location: Arabian Sea Photo ID: F180291

USN F-18 Hornet VFA-146 Blue Diamonds Iraq 2003

Photo Description: An air to air right side view photo of a United States Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron 146 ( VFA-146 ) conducts a combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircraft was sporting a new "patriotic" paint scheme and is armed with a 500-pound GBU-12 laser-guided bomb, AIM-7 "Sea Sparrow" medium range and AIM-9M "Sidewinder" short range air-to-air missiles. Photo Credit: DoD/Lt. Kyle "Chet" Turco Photo Date: 11 April 2002 Photo Location: Iraq Photo ID: F180309