A21-22 McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (MSN 476/AF-22) of 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), based at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, landing at RAAF Base Pearce – 11 December 2019. Wears 75 Squadron markings and 62 combat mission markings on the nose – from March to May 2003, this aircraft was the deployed to the Middle East on Operations Bastille and Falconer over Iraq, and it dropped the first bomb used in combat by an RAAF aircraft since the Vietnam War. It is earmarked for preservation when it is withdrawn from service. Photo © David Eyre. Continue Reading Previous: A21-22 McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (MSN 476/AF-22) of 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), based at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, landing at RAAF Base Pearce – 11 December 2019. Wears 75 Squadron markings and 62 combat mission markings on the nose – from March to May 2003, this aircraft was the deployed to the Middle East on Operations Bastille and Falconer over Iraq, and it dropped the first bomb used in combat by an RAAF aircraft since the Vietnam War. It is earmarked for preservation when it is withdrawn from service. Photo © David Eyre. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
