Remarks: This Sea Cobra is a veteran of both the Vietnam War and the Operation Desert Storm. It was the last flying “J” model to be retired, making its final landing on board the USS Intrepid on October 29, 1993. That event became the very first time that an aircraft given to the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum had flown aboard under its own power.
Remarks: This MB-339 from the "Freccee Tricolore" - the Italian Air Force aerial demonstration team. It was given as a gift of the Italian Government to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Remarks: Sir George White preparing to push-back to 05.
Before entering the runway reported a problem and return to the stand.
After some engine tests, resumed the departure...