McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet

Australia - Air Force

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet · Wolodymir Nelowkin
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Airline
Australia - Air Force
Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Registration
A21-11
Location
In Flight
Country / region
Australia - New South Wales
Date photographed
May 19, 1992
Photographer
Wolodymir Nelowkin

Photographer’s remark

A21-11 Close-up airborne view of part of Hornet A21-11 and an AAR drogue, taken from 33 Sqn B707-338C(KC) Tanker A20-623 after being modified for Tanker Role by Israel Aircraft Industries staff at the HDH Hangar at Tullamarine. Photo shows Stbd Mk32B AAR drogue extended from the B707, orbiting over Wagga NSW during a 5.6 hour Post-Mod Test Flight on 19May1992, and AAR of 3 Sqn Hornet A21-11. The Hornet is hooked up for the first test AAR on A20-623.

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