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After the wreckage of the F/A-18F Super Hornet had been pulled out of the sea was lowered inverted onto a collection of wooden pallets. Taken on Jul. 22, 2015 the interesting pictures in this post show the successful salvage an F/A-18F Super Hornet lost at sea aboard USNS Catawba (T-ATF 168). The F/A-18F (166814/AB-210) belonged to Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211) "Fighting Checkmates" and crashed into the Arabian Sea on May 12, 2015 due to an engine malfunction shortly after launch from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Both pilots ejected safely. After the wreckage of the Super Hornet had been pulled out of the sea was lowered inverted onto a collection of wooden pallets. The F/A-18F was lost at sea while assigned to a task force dispatched to the region to fight Islamic State as part of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). This model is available from AirModels – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS. This print is available in multiple sizes from AircraftProfilePrints.com – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS. F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates, AB200 / 166805 / 2009 Photo credit: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez / U.S. Navy

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USS Theodore Roosevelt

That time the U.S. Navy recovered an F/A-18F Super Hornet wreckage from the sea

“Tom Cruise is gracious and professional during filming to all of the sailors:” U.S. Navy says Accusations about Tom Cruise disrespecting TR crewmembers are unfounded

Tom Cruise Pissed the Whole TR Off: USS Theodore Roosevelt crew slams the actor for his arrogant behavior during Top Gun Sequel filming

F-14 Tomcat aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt for Top Gun Sequel filming shifts on the deck

Video shows U.S. Navy crewman getting sucked into A-6 air intake. He survived because of Intruder’s engine design.

Launch crew of 35 women takes over USS Theodore Roosevelt’s flight deck for the first time in the ship’s history

THIS F-14D CLOSE-UP SHOWS THE LAST UPGRADE RECEIVED BY TOMCAT BEFORE BEING RETIRED

“SWEET LITTLE MISS,” THE LAST F-14 TOMCAT TO EVER LAND ON AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER, NEEDS YOUR HELP TO BE SAVED

ATAC HAWKER HUNTER CRASHES OFF THE COAST OF SAN DIEGO

FUNNY VIDEO BRINGS YOU ABOARD VF-31 TOMCATTERS F-14Ds FOR A 7-HOUR MISSION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM