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Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Cmdr. William Mathis, commanding
officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, taxis aircraft 434 to the
hangar following the final flight of the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18
Hornet entered operational service for the fleet in 1984. The
aircraft’s first combat mission was in 1986 during Operation El Dorado
Canyon and the legacy Hornet continued to serve in every major U.S.
military operation including the Gulf War, Iraqi War, Enduring
Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve and most recently served in
2018 from the deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) with Strike Fighter
Squadron (VFA) 34 while conducting navigation patrols in the South
China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
K.R. Jackson-Smith/Released)
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.01.2019 20:45 |
| Photo ID: | 5074311 |
| VIRIN: | 190127-N-DN355-262 |
| Resolution: | 7952x5304 |
| Size: | 1.34 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 83 |
| Downloads: | 21 |
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