Navy Training Missile Mounted on USS Hornet Aircraft
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:02:35 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This photograph captures a detailed view of a naval training missile mounted under the wing of a military aircraft aboard the USS Hornet. The missile features distinctive colored bands (red, white, black, and yellow) and extensive technical labeling including contract numbers, serial numbers, and specifications. The missile is identified as a WDU-17/B training round with CAS ASSY SWGNO 30003-639RS92. The image shows the careful engineering and safety markings typical of naval ordnance, with the aircraft's gray fuselage visible above and another white missile visible below.
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