GreyGhost Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It will be interesting to see how they paint up the CO jet...I'm looking forward to it! Jeff It'll be interesting to see how they're allowed to paint up the CO jet ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 >>> Article <<< Looks like a nice scheme ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) look above! Edited November 9, 2012 by g0_command0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacek Z. Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_10_22_2012_p02-01-509033.xml Seems like VMFA-AW-121 is out of the -D business? BTW, am I the only one to remember that while VMFA(AW)-332 were deactivated, it was promised they were going to be the first VMFA for F-35B? :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 BTW, am I the only one to remember that while VMFA(AW)-332 were deactivated, it was promised they were going to be the first VMFA for F-35B? :blink: I do too. 332 arent the next one in line after 121 either, its gonna be: http://www.yumasun.com/news/hicks-82944-aircraft-squadron.html 211.......and with the current pattern in numbers, it would be funny if -112 got them afterwards! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FeetDry Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 BTW, am I the only one to remember that while VMFA(AW)-332 were deactivated, it was promised they were going to be the first VMFA for F-35B? :blink: That's right, and VMFA-212 was supposed to come back with the F-35 also. But the USMC instead decided not to bring back either of these squadrons. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 No more Moonlighters and no more Lancers ? Bummer ... Gone the way of the Ghosts ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacek Z. Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 The article mentions that the reasons for VMA-211 transitioning are they loses of as many as 6 aircraft recently in combat (I am not sure what is PAA number for USMC Harrier squadrons - 16?). Also, I think some political correctness, with F/A-18 and AV-8B communities starting the transition to F-35B at the same time. I wouldn't be surprised if, beside VMFA(AW)-332, VMFA-212 and VMFAT-101 (someday), some other Hornet/Harrier squadrons, incl. VMFA-112, are "lost in transition". The VMA reserve all vanished with the introduction of AV-8B and retirement of A-4 Skyhawk... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I was going to post this to the thread dealing with the release of the crash report for 188738. I was working the day she crashed, and was planing on heading down to Lethbridge the next day to see her in the very nice RCN commemerative scheme. Well, I guess I missed the chance to shoot the airshow scheme, but thought I would share a shot of her a few months before it was painted. 738 was chosen for no reason other than it was due to get refinished around the same time a demo scheme would be applied. So, here she is, (the before picture) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacek Z. Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) By the way... It was mentioned here that ocassionally F/A-18D squadrons flew some single-seaters. Here's the other way round: VMFA-232 having a double-seater assigned. What's more, it's ATARS VMFA-232's F/A-18D WT-03 Jun 2010 Edited December 25, 2012 by Jacek Z. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 A very nice VMFA-115 bird :wub: http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Marines/McDonnell-Douglas-F-A-18A/2238030/L/&sid=a652ef388c3f1fbe33b01c6cd98bd1e6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 A very nice VMFA-115 bird :wub:/> http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Marines/McDonnell-Douglas-F-A-18A/2238030/L/&sid=a652ef388c3f1fbe33b01c6cd98bd1e6 Yes, that bird has been pictured all over, and rightly so. Is that a buddy refueling store on the outboard pylon? If so, can it be used there? I thought legacy hornets were only plumbed on the inner wing and centerline stations. If it is not a buddy store, what is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Yes, that bird has been pictured all over, and rightly so. Is that a buddy refueling store on the outboard pylon? If so, can it be used there? I thought legacy hornets were only plumbed on the inner wing and centerline stations. If it is not a buddy store, what is it? Certainly not an expert, but I think that is a travel pod, modified from a fuel tank..... the experts will know for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Pincelli Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Certainly not an expert, but I think that is a travel pod, modified from a fuel tank..... the experts will know for sure. It is a "blivet" (Travel pod). Made from a 300 gallon Aero 1D drop tank. Same tank the A-4, A-1, A-6, A-7 and many others used. HTH, Gabe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Gabe- Thanks for letting us know what this thing is. Looks like the Marines decorate their travel pods like the Air Force does sometimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Well, if Mr. TwoBobs is reading this, I would like to see some day decals for the specific F-18 from VMFA-115. Amazing job!!! Sernak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Canadian Hornet Demo at the 2008 NAS Oceana Airshow Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim.skinner Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Just found this pic and thought it was interesting, so scanned it in. Here is me with A21-57 at the RAAF 75th anniversary airshow in 1991 :D/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 A Finnish Hornet taxis along the static display at last weekend's RNLAF open house at Volkel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Here's a Swiss one from Zeltweg yesterday: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nt161822 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 No Legacy love since June?!? Here are some Marines headed to WTI last week..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Wow, fantastic shots, nt ! Love seeing Marine Air Hornets ... Diggin' all the markings too ... Something that will probably end soon ... Thanks for sharing ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nt161822 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Low viz Vampire....and Valions CAG through recently..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Low viz Vampire....and Valions CAG through recently..... MUST HAVE DECALS!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Lequerica Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 A couple of D's from VMFAT-101 F/A-18D VMFAT-101 by John Lequerica, on Flickr F/A18D VMFAT101 by John Lequerica, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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