Navy T-28 Trojan on USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier Deck
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:58:10 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
The image captures a pristine view of the USS Hornet's flight deck featuring a Navy T-28 Trojan training aircraft in orange and white livery with the distinctive NAVY star insignia. The aircraft bears the number 783 and designation VT-27. The ship's imposing island superstructure dominates the right side of the frame, bristling with radar arrays and communication equipment. The flight deck's white centerline markings stretch toward the horizon, where coastal hills are visible in the distance. The composition perfectly balances the vintage aircraft with the massive carrier infrastructure under a brilliant blue California sky.
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