F/A-18 Hornet #3 by goodoleboy

Photography • Military • posted on Jun 05, 2007

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Another 10/30/06 capture of the F/A-18 after landing and taxing to a stop during the Auto/Copter Expo show held annually at the beautiful Armed Forces Reserve Center in beautiful Los Alamitos, California. This is the same show that featured the 1912 Ford I posted a while back. In contrast to the other aircraft on display, no one was allowed closer to the plane than shown above. They aren't shown in this photo, but there were a couple of guards on duty to enforce that restriction. For those interested in such matters, the F/A-18 Hornet was built in single- and two-seat versions. Although the two-seater is a conversion trainer, it is also combat capable. The F/A-18A and C are single-seat aircraft while the F/A-18B and D are two-seaters. The B model is used primarily for training, while the D model is the current US Navy aircraft for attack, tactical air control, forward air control and reconnaissance squadrons. Further details under my previous #1 and #2 F/A-18 photos. In retrospect, I should have also snapped a picture depicting the starboard, or sunny, side of the aircraft. That's what happens when you rush in eager anticipation from one display to another. Thanks for coming by, and have a lovely day today.

Comments (12)

BibbyBear

3:13PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

What an excellent shot and magificent POV. I think I would be like you though, eagerly hopping from one display to another with the excitement and rush of it all. What a marvellous experience this must have been for you. Great shot Harry. Hugs, Chrissy xx

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TwoPynts

3:19PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

Awsome plane, great shot. I am messaging u a link you may find of interest.

MrsLubner

3:53PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

ok, that answers that. I thought I had seen this in a 2-seater! They are made! A fantastic machine here. nice smooth lines. Good capture.

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babuci

3:58PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

Be a bit pusshy and you end up with a shot like this, good one Harry. I don't mind a shady side of this aircraft truly a fantastic fighting machine. Oopps sorry I missed a rest of the F/18s I go now check them out...thanks to mentioned it.

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jocko500

6:15PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

I like that too on shooting stuff; just one side and then move on lol bad habit I guess. I like this shot here

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Bill_Wa

6:54PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

Looks like good ol` DoubleNuts, the Squadron Cdr's Bird. Good shot.

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auntietk

8:10PM | Tue, 05 June 2007

Excellent shot! I don't mind the shady side at all. The shadow on the ground is fantastic. That's the kind of thing you see in sunnier climes than I inhabit! I think it adds a nice touch to the composition.

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