Aircraft Photo of A21-32 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #714069
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A21-32
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):560/AF032
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDU - Aircraft Research and Development Unit
Location
City / Area:Port Adelaide / South Australian Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Collection:South Australian Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:27 November 2023
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 714069
Photo Comment

Of the 75 Hornets delivered to the RAAF, all but the first four were built in Australia at the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) plant in Avalon, VIC. This one served 3 Sqdn from 1988 then ARDU before the fleet was retired in 2021

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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