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Remarkable Images of Military Aircraft Breaking The Sound Barrier

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F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaking the sound barrier during air demo
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

F/A-18C

FA-18C beaking the sound barrier
A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18C, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), Naval Air Station (NAS) Atsugi, Japan (JPN), breaks the sound barrier during the Freedom through Friendship Air Show at Osan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea (KOR).
Senior Master Sgt. Raheem Moore, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), Naval Air Station (NAS) Atsugi, Japan (JPN), breaks the sound barrier during the Freedom through Friendship Air Show at Osan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea (KOR). 

An F/A-18E Super Hornet

FA-18E Super Hornet breaking the sound barrier
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan T Miller, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet punching through a cloud of water vapor
An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the "Raging Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 punches through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman Sailors brought over 4,000 guests on board for a day-long Friends and Family Day cruise on June 2.
Photo by US Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the “Raging Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 punches through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

F/A-18F Super Hornet

FA-18F Super Hornet breaks through the sound barrier during an air power demo
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed as a part of an ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Seaman Apprentice Albert K. Jones, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaking the sound barrier over the Pacific Ocean
Off the coast of Pusan, South Korea: An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) breaks the sound barrier in the skies over the Pacific Ocean. VFA-151 is deployed aboard USS Constellation (CVN 64). The image was an Astronomy Picture of the Day on August 19, 2007.
Ensign John Gay, U.S. Navy

Off the coast of Pusan, South Korea: An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) breaks the sound barrier in the skies over the Pacific Ocean.

F/A-15 Strike Eagle

FA-15 Strike Eagle reaches the sound barrier
An Air Force F/A-15 Strike Eagle reaches the sound barrier during the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show, Oct. 8. The air show featured aircraft from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and other organizations and demonstration groups.
Cpl. Salvador R. Moreno, U.S. Marines

An Air Force F/A-15 Strike Eagle reaches the sound barrier during the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show. These Military Aircraft Sound Barrier Breaking Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

F/A-18C Hornet

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Evans, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaking the sound barrier over the USS Carl VInson
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

F-22 Raptor

The F-22 pilot pushes his jet back into the skies as it nears the speed to break the sound barrier, July 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts and an expected crowd of more than 200,000 people, it is the largest two-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The 2014 Arctic Thunder Open House is a proud part of the Anchorage Centennial Celebration
Johnathon Green

The F-22 Raptor pilot pushes his jet back into the skies as it nears the speed to break the sound barrier.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaks the sound barrier
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron 131 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed as a part of an ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Photo by US Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron 131 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18 Hornet supersonic fly-by
The Commanding Officer of the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314) performs a supersonic fly-by for Columbia's visual effects unit, while filming for the motion picture production "Stealth" on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Bremerton, Wash.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and half month western pacific deployment. Carl Vinson is conducting training with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and units of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group.
Photo by US Navy

The Commanding Officer of the “Black Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314) performs a supersonic fly-by in an F/A-18C Hornet for Columbia’s visual effects unit, while filming for the motion picture production “Stealth” on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet supersonic fly-by
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet dropping flares and breaking the sound barrier
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron 83 drops flares as it breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for Tiger Cruise 2010 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dwight D. Eisenhower is hosting a two-day Tiger Cruise as it makes its way to its homeport of Norfolk, Va., after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Petty Officer 2nd Class David Kolmel, U.S. Navy

AnF/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron 83 drops flares as it breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for Tiger Cruise 2010 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaks the sound barrier alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Evans, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration.

F/A-18E Super Hornet

FA-18E Super Hornet breaks the sound barrier over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington
An U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 breaks the sound barrier over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Aug. 6, 2014, in the Pacific Ocean during an air power demonstration for a family day cruise.
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oscar Albert Moreno Jr., U.S. Navy

An U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 breaks the sound barrier over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). These Military Aircraft Sound Barrier Breaking Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet breaks the sound barrier above the flight deck of aircraft carrier
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class E. T. Miller, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

F/A-18E Super Hornet

FA-18E Super Hornet above the USS Harry S. Truman
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class E. T. Miller, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

F/A-18F Super Hornet

FA-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces breaks the sound barrier
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for participants of a tiger cruise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to homeport in Bremerton, Wash., after completing a seven-month deployment.
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for participants of a tiger cruise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). These Military Aircraft Sound Barrier Breaking Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

F/A-18 Super Hornet

FA-18 Super Hornet breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is returning to the United States after the completion of an eight month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Seaman Phylicia A. Sorenson, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

F/A-18E Super Hornet

FA-18E Super Hornet preparing to break the sound barrier
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to break the sound barrier above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Cody M. Deccio, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Vigilantes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to break the sound barrier above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

F/A-18F Super Hornet

FA-18F Super Hornet punches through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, punches through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is three months into her summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
Photo by US Navy

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, punches through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). These Military Aircraft Sound Barrier Breaking Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

F/A-18C Hornet

FA-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Evans, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.

F/A-18F Super Hornet

Sound Barrier Breaking Images, FA-18F Super Hornet breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by of USS Ronald Reagan
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California.
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed, U.S. Navy

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). 

F/A-18C Hornets

Two FA-18C Hornets punch through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier
Two F/A-18C Hornets, assigned to the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 195, punch through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for friends and family of USS Kitty Hawk.
Photo by US Navy

Two F/A-18C Hornets, assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron 195, punch through a cloud of water vapor while breaking the sound barrier during an air power demonstration for friends and family of USS Kitty Hawk.

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