AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile Display on USS Hornet
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:39:22 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This photograph captures a white AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile positioned on a heavy-duty wheeled cart in what appears to be a dark hangar bay aboard the USS Hornet. The missile shows signs of age and wear, with visible markings and technical labels on its body. The weapon features distinctive control fins at the rear (painted red) and forward guidance fins. The industrial setting with chain link fencing visible in the background and dramatic lighting creates a stark, museum-like atmosphere that emphasizes the historical nature of this Cold War era weapon system.
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