Spotted at Death Valley National Park

FA/18 Yorktown

Just landed

In open hanger

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet performs a dramatic high-G aerobatic maneuver with smoke on against a deep blue sky.

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet in a retro/anniversary livery on static display during golden hour.

This aircraft is a museum display, likely at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. The Blue Angels use a very distinctive adaptation of the F/A-18 for their aerobatic displays.

Military registration numbers are often not easily readable from a distance and may not be visible on this airframe. The twin tails, larger intakes, and size distinguish the Super Hornet from earlier variants.

F-18 returning to NAS Oceana

Visible profile, twin tails, and mid-wing position are signature traits. Image taken in clear daylight with winter mountains in the distance.

The F/A-18 is known for its versatility, carrier-capable structure, and extensive operational track record.

The visible tail markings 'OT' and '53 WG' indicate the 53rd Wing, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.