| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 161749 |
| Military Code: | VW-201 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 108/A077 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCASMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNKX IATA: NKX Local: NKX Other: - |
| Collection: | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2020 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 248518 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Black Knights were the first Marine Squadron to equip with the F/A-18. This one was taken on strength in 1983 and added to the Flying Leatherneck Museum when retired in 1996. The paint of the aircraft has recently been restored and updated. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 May 2020, and has since been viewed 121 times. |