Aircraft Photo of A21-7 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #480457
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A21-7
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):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:AvalonMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMAV   IATA: AVV   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 March 2019
Photo by:Dave Soderstrom
Photo ID: 480457
Photo Comment

Ordered in 1981 and built by CAC as a Block 15 Hornet, delivered 27 June 1986. Initially allocated to 2 OCU. Transferred to 77 Squadron and painted in an experimental dark grey scheme for some years. Deployed to Diego Garcia in 2002 and interchanged between 3 and 77 Squadrons. Returned to Williamtown on 22 May 2002. Upgraded to HUG Phase 1. Retired from service and stored currently.

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