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: 1014272
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 take off and you can clearly see the shredded tyre.