MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (May 9, 2022) – Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, top, and Lt. John Tonkovich climb into the cockpit of an F/A-18F Block III Super Hornet assigned to the “Vampires” of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9, May 9. The F/A-18F Block III is a key addition to the “Air Wing of the Future” alongside the F-35C Lightning II, CMV-22 Osprey, and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, providing enhanced capabilities and unmatched versatility to operate and win in any environment as part of a Carrier Air Wing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. McCoy)
Date Taken: | 05.09.2022 |
Date Posted: | 05.10.2022 14:56 |
Photo ID: | 7187929 |
VIRIN: | 220509-N-GW654-1052 |
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Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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