Along with those published in the last few days, these photos complete the “picture” of the P-3 vs F/A-18 episode.
After showing the images taken from the IRIAF (Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force) maritime patrol aircraft, and those taken from aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, here are three shots taken by the Super Hornet pilot who escorted the Iranian Orion during its flybys.
They were sent by a reader, possibly the pilot of the F/A-18E, under the nickname of Wingnut.
The close ups of the observation windows, where an Iranian crewmember can be seen watching the US plane, is particularly interesting.
Image credit: U.S. Navy via Wingnut
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It is a search-light
Search light. The A and B models had these…guess the Iranians wanted to keep them when they bought the “F”.
Very cool.
If memory serves, that’s the callsign of the guy who made the 2013 Hornet Ball complication…
The F-18 pilot should have done what they did back in the Cold War intercept days and held a Playboy centerfold up for the Iranians to ogle.Who knows, they could have defected!
hahaha…. Not in Obama’s military where Political Correctness wins over military muscle. We shouldn’t offend our Muslim enemies. :))
Could be a female -18 driver too. Besides, you’re not gonna find a Playboy on the boat anymore.