Missile Bay on USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier Deck
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:02:45 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This image captures an intimate view of an aircraft's weapons bay on the deck of the USS Hornet museum ship. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up into the open bay door which reveals the internal mounting hardware and mechanisms. A missile or ordnance is visible mounted to the aircraft's wing. The gray metal surfaces show weathering and age, with rivets and panel lines clearly visible. An orange warning placard is affixed to the fuselage, and the deck stretches out behind with water visible in the distance under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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