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    Flight test over Naval Air Station Patuxent River [Image 6 of 6]

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    A U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, bureau number 954, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is actively deploying what appears to be a sonobuoy or similar expendable device via a small drogue parachute from its underside. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph likely taken from another aircraft.

    PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    02.02.2012

    Photo by Greg L. Davis 

    U.S. Navy           

    A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the Bureau of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 replicates the characteristics of an MK-54 torpedo. (U.S. Navy photo by: Greg L. Davis)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2012
    Date Posted: 03.04.2012 23:12
    Photo ID: 535253
    VIRIN: 120202-N-VV898-026
    Resolution: 5207x3320
    Size: 4.37 MB
    Location: PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US
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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (modality consistent with F/A-18E/F) bearing modex number 121 is photographed in flight from an aerial vantage point, likely from a tanker or chase aircraft. The aircraft is heavily loaded with multiple air-to-ground and air-to-air munitions across its wing and fuselage stations. The markings and star-and-bar insignia confirm U.S. Navy ownership.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to test squadron VX-23 is photographed in flight over open water. The aircraft bears the modex number 121 and is marked 'STRIKE TEST' on the fuselage, indicating it is on a weapons or systems evaluation mission. It carries what appears to be a blue-painted inert test munition and a missile on its centerline and wing stations.
    A military jet fighter is photographed from below at a steep bank angle, revealing its underside and full weapons loadout. The aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, identifiable by its twin engines, twin tail fins, and distinctive fuselage shape. Multiple air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions are visible on wing and fuselage hardpoints.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet fighter is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft bears the markings 'STRIKE TEST' on the fuselage and the modex number '121', indicating it belongs to a naval strike test squadron. The aircraft is carrying what appears to be test ordnance or inert munitions on its underwing pylons.
    A U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky, likely during golden hour based on the warm lighting. The aircraft bears the tail number 951 and fuselage code 95F, with standard Navy markings including the roundel insignia. The landing gear appears to be partially deployed, suggesting the aircraft may be on approach or in a test configuration.
    A U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, bureau number 954, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is actively deploying what appears to be a sonobuoy or similar expendable device via a small drogue parachute from its underside. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph likely taken from another aircraft.

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    LCDR James 'Chitty' Chitko
    LT Larry Malone
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    Steve Wright
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