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Cool wide-angle lens picture shows a USMC F/A-18C performing a trap landing during carrier qualifications

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151023-N-XX566-098 PACIFIC OCEAN  (Oct. 23, 2015) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 catches an arresting gear cable as it lands onto USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Stennis' crew is currently conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard Released)This beautiful photo gives you a very different perspective of a typical trap landing. Taken on Oct. 23, this cool photo features an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the  Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 catching an arresting gear cable as it lands onto USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) flight deck. Stennis’ […]

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