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English: RAAF McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet A21-7 c/n 0292. 'Purple Cobra 2'. 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. 2OCU's Hornets were marked with a yellow and black tail flash, to which the unit's tiger head insignia was later added. Painted for some years (6-7 years?) a similar F111 battle Grey overall. Deployed to Diego Garcia in 2002 for the War on Terrorism, returned to Australia via perth and arrived at RAAF Williamtown 22/05/02. Used by both 77 and 3 Sqn during deployment and carried the markings of each sqn on the tail for 3 months each. Completed Phase 1 of HUG Program. In Service 77 Sqn 02/06/2006. In Service 77 Sqn 04/07/2006. In Service 77 Sqn 16/06/2006, with low viz 77 Sqn markings. In Service 77 Sqn 22/10/2006. Returning from Darwin to Williamtown with 3Sqn on Friday 27/06/08, wearing 77 Sqn markings - Australian International Airshow 10-15 March 2009. File: A21-7_YMAV_20090314_5517
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