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    VFA 32 Aerial Change of Command [Image 8 of 11]

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    A twin-engine fighter jet, identifiable as an F/A-18 Super Hornet, is captured in a high-speed, banked maneuver against an overcast gray sky. Dramatic vapor condensation trails (Prandtl-Glauert condensation) are visibly streaming across the fuselage, wings, and leading edges due to rapid pressure changes at high speed. The aircraft bears the number '104' on its nose and appears to be in a steep climbing or rolling attitude.

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.03.2026

    Photo by Seaman Cierra Middleton 

    Naval Air Station Oceana

    260903-N-VV838-1008 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (Sept 3 , 2026) - Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, the “Fighting Swordsmen” conduct an aerial change of command onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Sept 3, 2026. Cmdr. Rykaczewski relieved Cmdr. Terwilliger, as the Commanding Officer of VFA-32. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton).

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.07.2026 14:33
    Photo ID: 9914052
    VIRIN: 260903-N-VV838-1008
    Resolution: 5479x3914
    Size: 1.89 MB
    Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US
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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft features a distinctive American flag livery on its tail fins and bears the number '100' on its nose. The aircraft appears to be performing a high-speed maneuver, with visible vapor condensation forming along the fuselage.
    A U.S. Navy tactical jet aircraft, marked with the number '100' on the nose, is captured in flight against a clear blue-gray sky. The aircraft features a distinctive American flag livery on one of its tail fins, along with visible weapons pylons and external fuel tanks. The aircraft appears to be in a climbing or banking maneuver with landing gear retracted.
    A U.S. Navy tactical jet aircraft, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is photographed from below at close range in flight against a pale blue sky. The aircraft is in a slight bank, revealing its underside with multiple hardpoints and ordnance or fuel tanks mounted. A distinctive American flag livery is visible on the tail fin.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter is captured in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft bears the markings of VFA-32 (Strike Fighter Squadron 32) with modex number '100', indicating it is the Commanding Officer's aircraft. The tail features a distinctive American flag livery with what appears to be a commemorative or special paint scheme.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from VFA-32 (Fighting Swordsmen) is captured in a steep banking maneuver against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft bears the modex number '100' and features a distinctive American flag livery on its vertical stabilizer. A vapor contrail is visible trailing from the aircraft, indicating high-speed or high-G flight conditions.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter is captured in a steep banking maneuver against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft bears the number '100' on its nose and features a prominent American flag livery on its tail fin, along with 'NAVY' markings on the fuselage. A white vapor/condensation trail is visible streaming from the aircraft, likely from wingtip vortices or engine exhaust during the high-performance maneuver.
    Three military jet aircraft are flying in a triangular formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft are viewed from below, revealing their undersides, wing configurations, and hardpoints with mounted equipment. The formation appears to be a standard echelon or delta flight pattern consistent with military aviation operations.
    A twin-engine fighter jet, identifiable as an F/A-18 Super Hornet, is captured in a high-speed, banked maneuver against an overcast gray sky. Dramatic vapor condensation trails (Prandtl-Glauert condensation) are visibly streaming across the fuselage, wings, and leading edges due to rapid pressure changes at high speed. The aircraft bears the number '104' on its nose and appears to be in a steep climbing or rolling attitude.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet is captured in a steep climbing maneuver against a pale blue sky. The aircraft bears the number '100' on its fuselage and features a distinctive American flag livery on its wing. Visible vapor condensation trails stream across the fuselage, indicating high-speed, high-G flight conditions.
    A military jet fighter, marked with the number '104', is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft appears to be a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet based on its twin-engine configuration and distinctive twin-tail design. The photo is taken from a slightly elevated angle, possibly from another aircraft or elevated vantage point, with a blurred green element visible in the foreground left.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, marked with the number '104', is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is producing visible vapor condensation clouds around its fuselage and twin white contrails from its engines, indicating high-speed, low-altitude flight. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph likely taken at an airshow or during a demonstration flight.

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