| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A21-9 |
| 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): | 316/AF009 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 77 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AvalonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMAV IATA: AVV Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 43100 |
| Photo Comment |
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'Purple Cobra 3' taxying out after Lead and 2 for a Hornet 4-ship display at the Australian International Airshow. Built as a Block 16 Hornet. Delivered to RAAF Williamtown from GAF Avalon on 29 August 1986, one of the first two Hornets with the RAAF's first operational Hornet unit, 3 Squadron. Currently with 77 Squadron, whose 'Grumpy Monkey' unit marks it wears. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 February 2018, and has since been viewed 368 times. |