F/A-18E Super Hornet That Downed Syrian Su-22 Now Flying in Operation Epic Fury

F/A-18E Super Hornet 168912: From Historic 2017 Air-to-Air Kill to Red Sea Operations Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford The F/A-18E Super Hornet bearing modex 168912 has once again entered the strategic spotlight after appearing in official footage launching from the USS Gerald R. Ford while operating in the Red Sea. This aircraft made history in 2017 when it achieved the first U.S.

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