An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) breaks the sound barrier in the
skies over the Pacific Ocean, July 7, 1999. VFA-151 is currently
deployed with USS Constellation (CV 64). U.S. Navy photo by
Ensign John Gay. July 7, 1999.
Ensign John Gay, photo officer for Fighter Squadron Two (VF 2),
shot this image from the 0-10 level weather deck (the uppermost
deck on the island) of USS
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Much more on this phenomenon at:
http://www.wilk4.com/misc/soundbreak.htm
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