Red and Yellow Helicopter Landing Pad on USS Hornet

Red and Yellow Helicopter Landing Pad on USS Hornet

Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:01:12 PM · 2026/USS Hornet

The image captures a helicopter landing pad on the flight deck of the USS Hornet museum ship. The landing zone features bold red and yellow chevron striping around its perimeter with raised barriers. White markings define the center of the pad. In the background, a military jet aircraft (appears to be an F-14 Tomcat) is displayed on the deck. The scene overlooks what appears to be the San Francisco Bay Area with urban development and hills visible in the distance. The clear blue sky and sharp shadows indicate bright daytime conditions.

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