386 results found
Registration / Serial:A21-13
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):345/AF013
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44621Submit Correction
View count: 226
This colourful bird was arriving for static display at the Australian International Airshow. It's in an attractive special scheme celebrating 3 Squadron's 90th anniversary in 2006. This aircraft was ordered for the RAAF in November 1981 and built as a Block 17, A model Hornet. It was delivered on 3 July 1987 and has spent its career with 3 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-13
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):345/AF013
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-13
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):345/AF013
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:44621Submit Correction
View count: 226
This colourful bird was arriving for static display at the Australian International Airshow. It's in an attractive special scheme celebrating 3 Squadron's 90th anniversary in 2006. This aircraft was ordered for the RAAF in November 1981 and built as a Block 17, A model Hornet. It was delivered on 3 July 1987 and has spent its career with 3 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-13
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):345/AF013
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-28
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):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43699Submit Correction
View count: 1061
This was one of 8 RAAF Hornets attending the Australian International Airshow. Built by CAC as a Block 21 Hornet, it was delivered on 10 May 1988. It was originally in service with 75 Squadron, but since at least 2005 has been with 2 OCU, the Hornet Conversion Unit, whose low-vis markings it carries on the fins.
Registration / Serial:A21-28
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-28
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):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43699Submit Correction
View count: 1061
This was one of 8 RAAF Hornets attending the Australian International Airshow. Built by CAC as a Block 21 Hornet, it was delivered on 10 May 1988. It was originally in service with 75 Squadron, but since at least 2005 has been with 2 OCU, the Hornet Conversion Unit, whose low-vis markings it carries on the fins.
Registration / Serial:A21-28
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-34
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):577/AF034
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43456Submit Correction
View count: 173
Dawn departure for base at RAAF Williamtown ex static display at the Australian International Airshow. 2 OCU.
Registration / Serial:A21-34
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):577/AF034
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-34
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):577/AF034
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43456Submit Correction
View count: 173
Dawn departure for base at RAAF Williamtown ex static display at the Australian International Airshow. 2 OCU.
Registration / Serial:A21-34
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):577/AF034
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:21 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-25
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):496/AF025
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43150Submit Correction
View count: 229
Ordered in November 1981. Built as a Block 20, A-model Hornet by GAF, Melbourne, and delivered on 3 May 1988. This aircraft currently wears the colours of 2OCU, but has also been on the strength of 75 and 77 Squadrons. In town for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Registration / Serial:A21-25
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):496/AF025
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-25
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):496/AF025
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43150Submit Correction
View count: 229
Ordered in November 1981. Built as a Block 20, A-model Hornet by GAF, Melbourne, and delivered on 3 May 1988. This aircraft currently wears the colours of 2OCU, but has also been on the strength of 75 and 77 Squadrons. In town for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Registration / Serial:A21-25
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):496/AF025
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:17 March 2008
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43100Submit Correction
View count: 368
'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.
Registration / Serial:A21-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):316/AF009
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:43100Submit Correction
View count: 368
'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.
Registration / Serial:A21-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):316/AF009
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-54
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):807/AF054
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 Sqn
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 June 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42740Submit Correction
View count: 207
Unusual visitor to Tulla in 3 Squadron markings. Ordered in 1981 and built as a Block 27, A model Hornet. Delivered on 17 Jan 1990 and served initially with 77 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-54
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):807/AF054
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 June 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-54
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):807/AF054
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 Sqn
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 June 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:42740Submit Correction
View count: 207
Unusual visitor to Tulla in 3 Squadron markings. Ordered in 1981 and built as a Block 27, A model Hornet. Delivered on 17 Jan 1990 and served initially with 77 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-54
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):807/AF054
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:13 June 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41577Submit Correction
View count: 133
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. Currently wears 77 Squadron markings and photograped as one of a Hornet 4-ship display at the Australian International Airshow. Note the Kiwi 'zap'!
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41577Submit Correction
View count: 133
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. Currently wears 77 Squadron markings and photograped as one of a Hornet 4-ship display at the Australian International Airshow. Note the Kiwi 'zap'!
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-26
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):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41344Submit Correction
View count: 202
Was on display at the Australian International Airshow in this special colour scheme celebrating 20 years of RAAF Hornet operations.
Registration / Serial:A21-26
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-26
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):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:41344Submit Correction
View count: 202
Was on display at the Australian International Airshow in this special colour scheme celebrating 20 years of RAAF Hornet operations.
Registration / Serial:A21-26
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-3
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):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:21 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40787Submit Correction
View count: 175
Registration / Serial:A21-3
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:21 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A21-3
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):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:21 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40787Submit Correction
View count: 175
Registration / Serial:A21-3
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:21 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40066Submit Correction
View count: 205
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:40066Submit Correction
View count: 205
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 May 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A21-4
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):263/AF004
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39447Submit Correction
View count: 173
'Purple Cobra Lead' waits at the holding point for F-16 'Wild 1' to backtrack after landing ex display at the Australian International Airshow. This aircraft was built as a Block 15 Hornet and delivered to the RAAF on 20 June 1986. Served initially with 2 OCU and later 77 Squadron, whose 'Grumpy Monkey' unit marks it wears. Deployed to Diego Garcia in 2002 and shared with 3 Squadron. Returned to Australia in May 2002 and currently in service with 77 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-4
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):263/AF004
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-4
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):263/AF004
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:39447Submit Correction
View count: 173
'Purple Cobra Lead' waits at the holding point for F-16 'Wild 1' to backtrack after landing ex display at the Australian International Airshow. This aircraft was built as a Block 15 Hornet and delivered to the RAAF on 20 June 1986. Served initially with 2 OCU and later 77 Squadron, whose 'Grumpy Monkey' unit marks it wears. Deployed to Diego Garcia in 2002 and shared with 3 Squadron. Returned to Australia in May 2002 and currently in service with 77 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-4
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):263/AF004
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 October 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:38720Submit Correction
View count: 242
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 October 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 October 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:38720Submit Correction
View count: 242
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:26 October 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A21-28
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):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36892Submit Correction
View count: 120
One of a pair of Hornets in town for the weekend to do a flypast at the Thunderdome. Wearing 2OCU markings.
Registration / Serial:A21-28
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-28
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):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36892Submit Correction
View count: 120
One of a pair of Hornets in town for the weekend to do a flypast at the Thunderdome. Wearing 2OCU markings.
Registration / Serial:A21-28
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):521/AF028
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:15 September 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-26
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):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36453Submit Correction
View count: 113
Was painted in a special colour scheme to mark the 20th anniversary of RAAF Hornet operations. It carries the badges of all RAAF Hornet operators below the cockpit: Aircraft Research and Development Unit; 2 OCU; 77, 75 & 3 Squadrons.
Registration / Serial:A21-26
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-26
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):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:36453Submit Correction
View count: 113
Was painted in a special colour scheme to mark the 20th anniversary of RAAF Hornet operations. It carries the badges of all RAAF Hornet operators below the cockpit: Aircraft Research and Development Unit; 2 OCU; 77, 75 & 3 Squadrons.
Registration / Serial:A21-26
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):506/AF026
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-3
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):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:18 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34994Submit Correction
View count: 157
Arriving for static display at the Australian International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:A21-3
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-3
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):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:18 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34994Submit Correction
View count: 157
Arriving for static display at the Australian International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:A21-3
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):250/AF003
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:18 March 2005
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-49
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):757/AF049
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34141Submit Correction
View count: 127
Now in service with 3 Squadron RAAF and based at Williamtown, NSW, this aircraft was making a media day appearance at the Australian International Airshow in special markings. It was built as a Block 25, A model Hornet and delivered on 21 September 1989. It saw active service in the Gulf during 2003 on Operations Bastille and Falconer. Now upgraded to HUG Phase 2.
Registration / Serial:A21-49
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):757/AF049
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-49
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):757/AF049
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2007
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:34141Submit Correction
View count: 127
Now in service with 3 Squadron RAAF and based at Williamtown, NSW, this aircraft was making a media day appearance at the Australian International Airshow in special markings. It was built as a Block 25, A model Hornet and delivered on 21 September 1989. It saw active service in the Gulf during 2003 on Operations Bastille and Falconer. Now upgraded to HUG Phase 2.
Registration / Serial:A21-49
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):757/AF049
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-22
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):476/AF022
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:33869Submit Correction
View count: 158
This was one of 8 RAAF Hornets attending the Australian International Airshow. Built by CAC as a Block 20 Hornet, it was delivered on 29 January 1988. It suffered an engine fire in '93 and was repaired in the USA, returning in '95. Went to the Gulf on Ops Bastile and Falconer in 2003 & dropped the RAAF's first bomb in anger since the Vietnam war. Currently with 75 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-22
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):476/AF022
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-22
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):476/AF022
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Australian International Airshow 2009
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:33869Submit Correction
View count: 158
This was one of 8 RAAF Hornets attending the Australian International Airshow. Built by CAC as a Block 20 Hornet, it was delivered on 29 January 1988. It suffered an engine fire in '93 and was repaired in the USA, returning in '95. Went to the Gulf on Ops Bastile and Falconer in 2003 & dropped the RAAF's first bomb in anger since the Vietnam war. Currently with 75 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:A21-22
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):476/AF022
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Avalon (YMAV / AVV)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 March 2009
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:A21-19
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):454/AF019
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:77 Sqn
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 1994
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32621Submit Correction
View count: 189
Registration / Serial:A21-19
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):454/AF019
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 1994
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:A21-19
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):454/AF019
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:77 Sqn
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 1994
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32621Submit Correction
View count: 189
Registration / Serial:A21-19
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):454/AF019
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 November 1994
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:4 November 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32509Submit Correction
View count: 196
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:4 November 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:4 November 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32509Submit Correction
View count: 196
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:4 November 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 June 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32446Submit Correction
View count: 245
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 June 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
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
Unit Markings:2 OCU
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 June 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:32446Submit Correction
View count: 245
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 15, A model Hornet. Delivered 27/06/86. The first 14 aircraft (A21-1 to A21-7, A21-101 to A21-107) were all allocated to 2OCU to enable the commencement of Hornet instructor training.
Registration / Serial:A21-7
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):292/AF007
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:19 June 1986
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact