US Navy Fighter Jet on USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:00:37 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This photograph captures a decommissioned US Navy fighter aircraft displayed on the deck of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier museum. The jet features light blue-gray camouflage paint with visible weathering, a prominent red star on the tail fin, and 'NAVY' markings on the fuselage along with 'VC-8' designation. The aircraft appears to be an aggressor squadron plane, used for adversary training. The setting shows the characteristic yellow deck markings of a carrier, with water visible in the background under a deep blue sky.
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