Arresting Gear Mechanism on USS Hornet Flight Deck
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:00:04 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This photograph captures a detailed view of an arresting gear mechanism on the flight deck of the USS Hornet Museum. The rusted metal grid structure, part of the carrier's aircraft recovery system, is framed by white metal borders and topped with a woven bamboo or reed covering. Behind it, a white and burgundy aircraft sits on the painted concrete deck, with water and distant hills visible on the horizon. The image offers an intimate perspective on the naval engineering that made carrier operations possible during the ship's active service.
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