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McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornet (16-4009)
First photo of 16-4009 to be posted in the FA gallery. VMFAT-101 (Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101) "Sharpshooters" F/A-18D.
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The "Sharpshooters" are based at MCAS Miramar.
Joe Baugher's published information regarding this F/A-18D Hornet, USN BuNo. 164009, was succinct and brief...
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries22.html
"164009 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D-29-MC Hornet (Lot 12)".
Another website offers additional noteworthy information about BuNo. 164009, which is the a/c in Gary's photo...
http://fa-18.wikia.com/wiki/FA-18_BUNOs_Wiki
"164009, D, VMFA(AW)-121, first night attack “D” delivered May 11, 1990."
VMFA(AW)-121, the first assignment of this F/A-18D Hornet, was Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 121, also known as the "Green Knights".
Somewhat interesting is that F/A-18 BuNo's 164008 and 164010, immediately preceding and following, were F/A-18C single-seat Hornets!
Evidently, "Lot 12" F/A-18 Hornet production was "mixed" with both single-seat C and and two-seat D variants.
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries22.html
"164009 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D-29-MC Hornet (Lot 12)".
Another website offers additional noteworthy information about BuNo. 164009, which is the a/c in Gary's photo...
http://fa-18.wikia.com/wiki/FA-18_BUNOs_Wiki
"164009, D, VMFA(AW)-121, first night attack “D” delivered May 11, 1990."
VMFA(AW)-121, the first assignment of this F/A-18D Hornet, was Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 121, also known as the "Green Knights".
Somewhat interesting is that F/A-18 BuNo's 164008 and 164010, immediately preceding and following, were F/A-18C single-seat Hornets!
Evidently, "Lot 12" F/A-18 Hornet production was "mixed" with both single-seat C and and two-seat D variants.
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