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  • USS Ronald Reagan FA/18-C Aircraft Mishap

    01/29/2006 9:20:41 PM PST · by Paleo Conservative · 55 replies · 5,573+ views
    Navy Newsstand ^ | 1/29/2006 2:20:00 PM | U.S. Seventh Fleet Public Affairs
    Story Number: NNS060129-01 Release Date: 1/29/2006 2:20:00 PM By U.S. Seventh Fleet Public Affairs BRISBANE, Australia (NNS) -- A single seat F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 and to Carrier Air Wing 14 was involved in a mishap while attempting to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approximately 120 miles southeast of Brisbane, Australia, Jan. 28 at approximately 4:17 a.m. (PST). The pilot ejected safely and was recovered. There were no injuries. The name of the pilot will not be released until next-of-kin have been notified. USS Ronald...