McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet - USA - Navy | Aviation Photo #1015650

Switzerland - Air Force

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

MSN: 1371/SFC022

Axalp [OFF AIRPORT]

Switzerland - October 10, 2003

Sven De Bevere
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Switzerland - Air Force

REG: J-5022

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

MSN: 1371/SFC022

Axalp [OFF AIRPORT]

Switzerland - October 10, 2003

Sven De Bevere
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

MSN: 1105/C291

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

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Axalp [OFF AIRPORT]

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

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Comments (47)

Anonymous

14 years ago

Just a fantastic shot. just great.

Beautiful fotografh

The composition,colour,the steam,all add to the power of this fantastic shot...thanks.

Star Wars grittiness with excellent composition and exposure.

While the photo is breathtaking for detail and color, it portrays the pride and power of our military, and the mystery of whether this is a practice run or a mission to maintain peace somewhere in our world.

One of the best military shots I've seen!!!

Anyone have marshmallows?

Intense shot, look at the elevators

Wow! cool fire

O kurwa!! Excellent

Sexy shot for sure!!! i love us navy markings on the tail, they are so great

Impressive and suggestive shot
#1

I was stationed on the Theodore Roosevelt in the late 80's, VF-41. This pic brings back memories!

Absolutely fantastic! I've seen many great military planes photos here, but this one tops them all!
Congratulations!

BURN BABY BURN!!, 5/5

Can feel the powerful jet blast of "Hornet"
Just Sooooooo Coooooool~!!

True American spirit

Awesome! Truly Awesome! Looks like she needs a bath though. :D

Amazing shot! You can really feel every bit of the incredible power of the Hornet.

WHAT A POWERFUL BLAST!

Lovely after-burner effect
love that Hornet

The sense of great power, captures at the peak of the action!

It reflects the magic esence of the Hornet! Power, technology and aesthetics...

Super fotografia

Great ballz of fire!

Gentlemen, start your engines !!!

Well done, Frank! The light on the aircraft is nicely complemented by the flame of the 'burners.

Very great pic!!

I love the way the picture captures the heat coming from the plane, and the way the dust rises from around the plane.

Sweet

I enjoy the color balance and clarity of the shot. Very well balanced over all.

Simply beautiful

This is just freakin beautiful. Military airplanes are among most beautiful machines made by mankind (not mad about the killing bit, though). And that photo just captures pure, raw power. 5/5

It is the BEST!

Twin afterburners lit...The epitome of raw power from those reliable General Electric F404 engines. But hey, the thunderous roar & smell of jet fuel is missing! Thanks, Frank, for sharing a sublime photo here.

13 years ago

I don't know if someone had noticed, but the left rudder of this plane is missing ! ! !

WHOW ! What a picture ! 5/5 !

12 years ago

Very Good Exelenty Photo

I am not sure, but it looks like the pilot still has his hand in the "thumbs up" position to let the crew know that he is ready.

The rudder isn't missing, they are set in take-off position, the work as elevator. It's just about the view..:D

Very nice shot indeed.. if I'm right, the pilot is just holding on with his right hand during the catapult shot and grab the stick after take-off, so that's why it looks like he's giving the 'thumbs up' to the crew.

10 years ago

Great photograph

War party? Hmmm.. only if I may ride on one of those.

9 years ago

Amazingly energetic capture, beautiful! To the people commenting on the pilot's hand: that's the way they are launched actually, without any input from the pilot at all. They just keep their hand on that bar until they're airborne!

8 years ago

Air- Power

Stunning photo Frank! What a great opportunity for you. Love the lighting and the raw power of it. The rudders do tow in for TO and the pilot is pretty much hands off until the Hornet is airborne.

I can feel the power! amazing shoot!!

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