F/A-18C Hornet VFA 25 "Fist of the Fleet" CVW 14 embarked in USS Independence Prints
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“Fist of the Fleet,” VFA 25, was embarked in USS Independence which moved into the Gulf of Oman after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. For three months, the Fist Hornets supported the allied force build up by flying Combat Air Patrol missions.
BuNo 163709, painted in her bright CAG colors and carrying MODEX NK400 is depicted awaiting her pilot for a typical CAP sortie carrying 3 x AIM-7M Sparrow III’s, 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinders, a AN/AAS38 Nitehawk Targeting Pod, and a “triple bubble” load of three 330 gallon External Tanks.
This print can be customized. Complete the F-18A/B/C/D worksheet if you are interested in a personalized version.
Images are reduced fidelity for copyright protection.
“Fist of the Fleet,” VFA 25, was embarked in USS Independence which moved into the Gulf of Oman after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. For three months, the Fist Hornets supported the allied force build up by flying Combat Air Patrol missions.
BuNo 163709, painted in her bright CAG colors and carrying MODEX NK400 is depicted awaiting her pilot for a typical CAP sortie carrying 3 x AIM-7M Sparrow III’s, 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinders, a AN/AAS38 Nitehawk Targeting Pod, and a “triple bubble” load of three 330 gallon External Tanks.
This print can be customized. Complete the F-18A/B/C/D worksheet if you are interested in a personalized version.