Gray fighter jet on display with shark-mouth nose art at an airshow.

Fighter jet with shark-mouth nose art on an aircraft carrier deck

By @ashikaga_takauji · Apr 25, 2026

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Took the pic of an F-4E phantom from an airshow I visited, made it a carrier based op.

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A US Navy aircraft carrier flight deck scene featuring a gray F/A-18 Hornet with shark-mouth nose art, surrounded by blue-clad ground crew and a pilot standing in the foreground. The carrier tower and other aircraft are visible under a blue sky, conveying active naval aviation and deck operations.

A static display of a gray military fighter aircraft (likely a Phantom II) with distinctive shark-mouth nose art, nose landing gear extended on the tarmac. The open side panel reveals red interior lining, and various payloads and pylons are visible under the wings, set against a crowd and green field background, capturing an aviation-enthusiast atmosphere.