I love the Hornet. Started with the F4S VF-151 (85-86), transition VFA-151 (86-87), VFA-27 (92-96), VFA-146 (99-02), VFA-154 (12-14). . . and many wondrous things between. It's all fun in the rear view mirror.
@@DA3MADMEN Although he's flying another pilot's bird (MAJ Allen), you can clearly see his callsign on his visor cover..."DEEDGE", along with RAAF pilot wings, and of course the Australian flag on his upper arm. At 4:25, the two-seater's front seat clearly reads FLTLT D.J. MCLEOD with "DEEDGE" underneath. Short version...he's a Flight Lieutenant from the RAAF on exchange. Cheers.
"As the F/A-18 nears the end of its service life, the number of F/A-18Ds available in its inventory will start to equal the number of F/A-18Cs. Known as F/A-18 composite squadrons, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) commanders began placing F/A-18Cs in VMFA(AW) squadrons while at the same time introducing F/A-18Ds into VMFA squadrons." www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28889/marines-moving-to-composite-hornets-squadrons-made-up-of-f-a-18ds-and-f-a-18cs
"As the F/A-18 nears the end of its service life, the number of F/A-18Ds available in its inventory will start to equal the number of F/A-18Cs. Known as F/A-18 composite squadrons, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) commanders began placing F/A-18Cs in VMFA(AW) squadrons while at the same time introducing F/A-18Ds into VMFA squadrons." www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28889/marines-moving-to-composite-hornets-squadrons-made-up-of-f-a-18ds-and-f-a-18cs
Now is the best time to become a pilot. There has been a shortage of pilots because of pay but if this is your dream you wouldn't care about the money. I'd say go for it
Thomas Freundl not at all. C or D models. Occasionally some very early A models but as the Navy transitions to EF and G super Hornet models some of the C models can get recycled and handed off to USMC units. D and F models are basically the same platform but the F is way more advanced technology. D models replaced A-6 and the F models replaced the F-14. F/A18 EFAnd G Super Hornet models handle pretty much all aerial combat tasking on the carrier. The only thing they don’t do is Airborne early warning and helicopter duties. Hornets and supers handle air defense, refueling, air- ground, air- air, everything that was done by four different mission aircraft are handled in one amazing platform....a true multi tasker!
@@stephencannon3140 I'm well aware of the Hornets and their legacies. I was just under the impression the Navy flies with RIOs and the Marines do not at least when it comes to the Hornets. I know the EA-6Bs were under the Marines and flew a 4 man crew, but that was very specific. These were legacy versions of the Hornets so they definitely weren't Growler models. I'm not an expect...just above average in my lay man's knowledge of the workings... still have a lot to learn though.
Thomas Freundl they can fly single or solo. Just as the Navy models can my squadron ( the one in the video ironically) was a D unit...(All Weather Gun Squadron). We referred to the C as boat squadrons) even had one of our 12 aircraft converted to a control stick and set of throttles in the back. It was considered a treat to get to fly that aircraft. They could do the mission and let some of the WSO’s do some stick and throttle flying after they were done.
They may. Let be all carried based but the platform is the same. The strike fighter mission is the same whether USN or USMC. Since USN and USMC initial pilot training is the same the aircraft can be the same. Even land based squadrons still have to keep current on carrier qualifications and procedures. The F/A 18 training syllabus is the same core curriculum then you specialize in the mission of your squadron. Air-ground and Air-Air tactics are basically the same. The Marines have a little more focus on close air support (air-ground) but the F/A-18 does the same mission regardless of what branch it belongs to. The troops on the ground don’t care where the air support is coming from as long as it shows up.
Putting the Hornets aside, and the fact that the Navy has to still drive them, the Lightning Carriers are an essential part of an USMC amphibious strike group. So technically since the navy doesn’t fly that many VTOL aircraft then these are Marine Corps carriers. However technically speaking the USMC is still part of the Department of the Navy, and all Marines past, present, and future will recognize the chain of command being under the Secretary of the Navy (after the President, and VP, and Sec of Defense)
Semper Fi brothers...and sisters. Early 70s for me but only for a short time. Great to still see yall flyin.
I love the Hornet. Started with the F4S VF-151 (85-86), transition VFA-151 (86-87), VFA-27 (92-96), VFA-146 (99-02), VFA-154 (12-14). . . and many wondrous things between. It's all fun in the rear view mirror.
The last two reminded me of the Blue Angels. Great video of the beautiful Hornets. Thank you.
Westpac 86-87... Loved Japan... Iwakuni, Misawa, Okinawa, Subic... VMFA-235 Death Angels
Good to see someone other than us Canucks flying the old f18hornet
I think the Swiss still fly them too. We're all but done with them.
03:40 I like this Tiger stripes one. Cool Video!
Had a Marin ed squadron aboard the USS Midway CV-41 when I was on the ship from 1982-1984 . VMFP-3 they flew F-4 phantoms at that time
Beautiful!
Welcome to Misawa!
Don’t retire the Hornets.
The C model is the best looking jet out there.
The legacy Hornets need to go! They can be a nightmare to work on. Give me a Super any given day. Although Supers have a corrosion problem. lol!
I can’t wait to get out of A-school and work with my squadron
Can they fly to Japan from South Carolina? Or do the planes get there by air craft carrier ? Please no sarcasm
Marines should be flying Super Hornets by now. Oh that’s right they are getting the F-35B
Craig Clarke and C’s. The only people with Super Hornet Contracts that fly them is the Navy, and Australian Royal Air Force.
1:15...Aussie flag!!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺Is that a RAAF pilot on exchange with the USMC??
Gavin Ashard Nope, he’s a USMC pilot. He’s Australian though.
Very cool....👍👍🇦🇺
Joe Hansen I dunno man, I’m pretty sure he’s actually a RAAF pilot.
@@DA3MADMEN Although he's flying another pilot's bird (MAJ Allen), you can clearly see his callsign on his visor cover..."DEEDGE", along with RAAF pilot wings, and of course the Australian flag on his upper arm. At 4:25, the two-seater's front seat clearly reads FLTLT D.J. MCLEOD with "DEEDGE" underneath. Short version...he's a Flight Lieutenant from the RAAF on exchange. Cheers.
Good job with not adding stupid music.
Quality footage..
When did the Bengals get a single-seater?!
Sgt. Barnes (Murph)
VMFA (AW) 224
2006-2010
"As the F/A-18 nears the end of its service life, the number of F/A-18Ds available in its inventory will start to equal the number of F/A-18Cs. Known as F/A-18 composite squadrons, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) commanders began placing F/A-18Cs in VMFA(AW) squadrons while at the same time introducing F/A-18Ds into VMFA squadrons."
www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28889/marines-moving-to-composite-hornets-squadrons-made-up-of-f-a-18ds-and-f-a-18cs
Deedge seems like another exchange pilot with the Leathernecks!!!.
When did F-18 (AW) squadrons start combining single seat and two seat Hornets? Or is this just a det for deployment?
"As the F/A-18 nears the end of its service life, the number of F/A-18Ds available in its inventory will start to equal the number of F/A-18Cs. Known as F/A-18 composite squadrons, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) commanders began placing F/A-18Cs in VMFA(AW) squadrons while at the same time introducing F/A-18Ds into VMFA squadrons."
www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28889/marines-moving-to-composite-hornets-squadrons-made-up-of-f-a-18ds-and-f-a-18cs
Hope that's me one day
@Glen Booth I am
Now is the best time to become a pilot. There has been a shortage of pilots because of pay but if this is your dream you wouldn't care about the money. I'd say go for it
@@charon_lix exactly. I'm after something else than just dollars.
Thank you both
No no no I'm not jealouse 😂
I don't think those "cranials" have changed for the ground crew since I was a green shirt for HMM-163 back in the 80's.
🦃 I like the Siberian tiger that's what I call the striped one
What's in the bags of those ground personnel?
Sandwiches?
tools lol
Wouldn’t be the first time marines step foot on Japan. Nah Japan’s and America are allies now ooorah
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20 feet of flightline and 2 gallons of prop wash.
4:25 "Deedge" and "furries" damn imagine being called furries
Yeah, that must suck.
I'm sure the guy doesn't mind. After all he was probably called that because of his interest in them. His helmet cover seems to show it
at least the tank didnt say "Browns"
Cool
Hello Fc from thailand
woow
Da hora...
Why don’t they put the assaulting US flag on the tails of our jets anymore?
I thought Marines only flew the single seat version of the hornet?
Thomas Freundl not at all. C or D models. Occasionally some very early A models but as the Navy transitions to EF and G super Hornet models some of the C models can get recycled and handed off to USMC units. D and F models are basically the same platform but the F is way more advanced technology. D models replaced A-6 and the F models replaced the F-14. F/A18 EFAnd G Super Hornet models handle pretty much all aerial combat tasking on the carrier. The only thing they don’t do is Airborne early warning and helicopter duties. Hornets and supers handle air defense, refueling, air- ground, air- air, everything that was done by four different mission aircraft are handled in one amazing platform....a true multi tasker!
@@stephencannon3140 I'm well aware of the Hornets and their legacies. I was just under the impression the Navy flies with RIOs and the Marines do not at least when it comes to the Hornets. I know the EA-6Bs were under the Marines and flew a 4 man crew, but that was very specific. These were legacy versions of the Hornets so they definitely weren't Growler models. I'm not an expect...just above average in my lay man's knowledge of the workings... still have a lot to learn though.
Thomas Freundl they can fly single or solo. Just as the Navy models can my squadron ( the one in the video ironically) was a D unit...(All Weather Gun Squadron). We referred to the C as boat squadrons) even had one of our 12 aircraft converted to a control stick and set of throttles in the back. It was considered a treat to get to fly that aircraft. They could do the mission and let some of the WSO’s do some stick and throttle flying after they were done.
Why do marines have Hornet? They don't have a carrier like navy to operate it.
Marine squadrons fly off navy carriers
They may. Let be all carried based but the platform is the same. The strike fighter mission is the same whether USN or USMC. Since USN and USMC initial pilot training is the same the aircraft can be the same. Even land based squadrons still have to keep current on carrier qualifications and procedures. The F/A 18 training syllabus is the same core curriculum then you specialize in the mission of your squadron. Air-ground and Air-Air tactics are basically the same. The Marines have a little more focus on close air support (air-ground) but the F/A-18 does the same mission regardless of what branch it belongs to. The troops on the ground don’t care where the air support is coming from as long as it shows up.
Putting the Hornets aside, and the fact that the Navy has to still drive them, the Lightning Carriers are an essential part of an USMC amphibious strike group. So technically since the navy doesn’t fly that many VTOL aircraft then these are Marine Corps carriers. However technically speaking the USMC is still part of the Department of the Navy, and all Marines past, present, and future will recognize the chain of command being under the Secretary of the Navy (after the President, and VP, and Sec of Defense)
Marines are Navy.
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