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McDonnell Douglas F-A-18A Hornet 162450
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas F-A-18A-16-MC Hornet 162450 (msn 293-A243, base code AK, call-sign 111'), of VFA-131, at Fargo Air National Guard Base on 21 June 1986. This aircraft was lost and never found, during a night sortie over the Mediterranean on 8 December 1987. Date: 1986
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1986 1987 Call Sign Code Found Guard Hornet Lost Mcdonnell Mediterranean Sortie Base December Douglas Fargo
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This print captures the McDonnell Douglas F-A-18A Hornet 162450 of the United States Navy, belonging to VFA-131, at Fargo Air National Guard Base on a sunny day in June 1986. The sleek and powerful aircraft stands proudly on the tarmac, ready for its next mission with base code AK and call-sign '111' emblazoned on its fuselage.
Little did anyone know that this very aircraft would tragically be lost during a night sortie over the Mediterranean on December 8, 1987, never to be found again. Despite extensive search efforts, the fate of this brave fighter jet remains a mystery to this day.
The image serves as a poignant reminder of the risks faced by military aviators every time they take to the skies in defense of their country. It also pays tribute to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation.
As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember not only the technological marvel that was the F-A-18A Hornet but also the courageous men and women who flew it into harm's way. Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten.
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