021023-N-2096B-003 Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2002) -- Four F/A-18 ÒHornetsÓ fly the "Missing Man" formation in honor of four naval aviators from Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) who are missing and presumed dead, following a mid-air collision while conducting a routine training mission off the California coast on October 18th, 2002. Killed were Lt. Stephen R. Nevarez, 31, New Orleans, La., Weapons Systems Officer, Lt. Joel A. Korkowski, 30, Phoenix, Ariz., Pilot, Lt. Matthew S. Shubzda, 27, Dallas, Texas, Pilot, and Lt. Stephen N. Benson, 26, Virginia Beach, Va., W
021023-N-2096B-003 Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2002) -- Four F/A-18 ÒHornetsÓ fly the "Missing Man" formation in honor of four naval aviators from Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) who are missing and presumed dead, following a mid-air collision while conducting a routine training mission off the California coast on October 18th, 2002. Killed were Lt. Stephen R. Nevarez, 31, New Orleans, La., Weapons Systems Officer, Lt. Joel A. Korkowski, 30, Phoenix, Ariz., Pilot, Lt. Matthew S. Shubzda, 27, Dallas, Texas, Pilot, and Lt. Stephen N. Benson, 26, Virginia Beach, Va., Weapons Systems Officer. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Gregory Badger. (RELEASED) US Navy 021023-N-2096B-003 Missing Man formation
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