Photo of McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet, 161959, US Navy

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Type: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Aircraft Reg: 161959
Code Number: 5

Operator: US Navy
Unit / Wing: Blue Angels

Picture Category: Fighter / Display Team

Picture ID: 1014271
Location: Leeuwarden (LWR / EHLW)
Country: Netherlands
Air Show: RNLAF Open Dagen 2006
Date: 16th June 2006
Photographer
Frank Grealish
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Comments: Blue Angel 5 burst it's right mainwheel tyre on take off and had to make an arrested landing on returning to Leeuwarden. This picture shows the aircraft just after the tyre burst.