Two-seat version of the Hornet.
Originally flown in the early 1960's. Spectacular service with the USAF as the primary fast-jet trainer but is in the process of being replaced in order to train pilots on 5th-generation aircraft. Precursor to the long-since-retired F-5 series of fast-attack aircraft.
A split second after I took this shot, he gave me a thumbs up. Sorry I missed that.