United States Navy - Conus
Dahlgren/Naval Surface Warfare Center, VA ( )
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Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
NWL![]() |
NWL | various i/a | ||||
Dallas/Love Field (TX) (KDAL)
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RWY 13L/31R, 13R/31L,14/32 POS 32°50'48"N 096°51'06"W ELEV 487 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
Naval Air Systems Command-Flight Support Detachment |
OPNAV SDC Dallas | P-8A |
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Edwards AFB (CA) (KEDW)
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RWY 04/22, 06/24 POS 34°54'20"N 117°53'01"W ELEV 2302 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMOPTEVFOR![]() |
VX-9 Det. Edwards | F-35C | Vampires | XE-10x | ![]() |
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F-35 Joint Operational Test Team (JOTT) |
Fort Worth NAS JRB/Carswell Field (TX) (KNFW)
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RWY 17/35 POS 32°46'09"N 097°26'29"W ELEV 650 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-59 | C-40A | Lonestar Express | RY-xxx | ![]() |
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The C-37 is the United States military designation for the Gulfstream V aircraft. Here is one visiting Rotterdam-The Hague airport.
(Rotterdam-The Hague, 29 May 2023, Jaco Haasnoot)
There are a number of USN Squadrons which operate the C-40. Not many of them are wearing squadron markings but we assume that this one, the 165830, belongs to VR-59, based at Fort Worth.
(NAS North Island, Pieter van Polanen)
JB Andrews (MD) (KADW)
NAF Washington (Camp Springs)
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RWY 01L/19R, 01R/19L POS 38°48'39"N 076°52'01"W ELEV 279 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-1 | C-37A C-37B |
Star Lifters | ![]() |
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VR-53 | C-130T | Capital Express | AX-xxx | ![]() |
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Kaneohe Bay MCAF (HI) (PHNG)
MCB Hawaii, Marion E. Carl Field
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RWY 04/22 POS 21°27'17"N 157°46'20"W ELEV 24 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
CINCPAC |
COMPACFLT/FLSW ETD | C-37A | ![]() |
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COMHSMWINGPAC![]() |
HSM-37 | MH-60R | Easy Riders | TH-xx | ![]() |
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CPRW-2![]() |
VP-4 Det. | P-8A | Skinny Dragons | YD-xxx | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-51 | C-40A | Windjammers | (RG)-xxx | ![]() |
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Key West NAS (FL) (KNQX)
Boca Chica Field
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RWY 03/21, 07/25, 13/31 POS 24°34'29"N 081°41'12"W ELEV 4 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
NAS Key West![]() |
VFC-111 | F-5N/F | Sundowners | AF-1xx | ![]() |
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Base Flight | MH-60S | 7Q | ![]() |
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McGuire Field (NJ) (KWRI)
Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst
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RWY 06/24, 18/36 POS 40°00'56"N 074°35'30"W ELEV 131 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-64 | C-130T | Condors | BD-xx | ![]() |
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NAS Corpus Christi (TX) (KNGP)
Truax Field
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RWY 04/22, 13L/31R, 13R/31L, 18/36 POS 27°41'34"N 097°17'25"W ELEV 18 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-4![]() |
VT-27 | T-6B |
Boomers | G-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-28 | T-6B | Rangers | G-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-31 | T-44C T-54A |
Wise Owls | G-4xx | ![]() |
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VT-35 | T-44C T-54A |
Stingrays | G-4xx | ![]() |
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The T-54A Marlin has been developed to replace the Beechcraft T-44C Pegasus as the new multi-engine training system (METS) aircraft
(NAS Corpus Christi, 1 October 2024, Piet Luijken)
The T-6B Texan II, USN primary aircraft trainer, will adopt a new blue coat of paint reminiscent of aircraft employed by the Navy and Marine Corps in World War II and the Korean War such as the Grumman TBF Avenger and the Chance Vought F4U Corsair.
(NAS Corpus Christi, April 2025, Hans van Herk)
NAS Fallon (NV) (KNFL)
Van Voorhis Field
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RWY 07L/25R, 13/31 POS 39°24'48"N 118°41'36"W ELEV 3934 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
CVWR-20![]() |
VFC-13 | F-16C | Saints | AF-xx | ![]() |
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COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC![]() |
SFWPD | F/A-18 (VFA-106) F/A-18 (VFA-122) |
Desert Outlaws | AD-xxx NJ-xxx |
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NAWDC![]() |
NAWDC | E-2C F-16A F-16B F/A-18E F/A-18F E/A-18G F-35C MH-60S |
Top Gun / Strike | 60x 5x/6x 0x 3xx 11x 10x 50x 2xx 7x |
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SFWPD F/A-18s are on loan from FRS units VFA-106 and VFA-122 |
Fleet Composite Squadron (VFC) 13 Fighting Saints ('AF-xx') at Naval Air Station Fallon (NV) has transitioned from the F-5N Tiger II to the F-16C Block 32 Fighting Falcon in 2023.
(NAS Fallon, 05 Jun 2024, Nate Leong)
NAWDC Super Hornet 165795/101 just before departing Fallon's runway 31L wearing the "Rotten Banana” color scheme.
(NAS Fallon 24 April 2023, Marcel Bos)
NAS Jacksonville (FL) (KNIP)
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RWY 09/27, 14L/32 POS 30°14'06"N 081°40'30"W ELEV 22 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
CPRW-2![]() |
VPU-2 | P-8A | Wizards | (SP) | ![]() |
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COMHSMWINGLANT![]() |
HSM-46 | MH-60R MQ-9 |
Grandmasters | HQ-xxx | ![]() |
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CMSW![]() |
HSM-60 | MH-60R MQ-9 |
Jaguars | NW-6xx | ![]() |
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COMHSMWINGLANT![]() |
HSM-70 | MH-60R | Spartans | AJ-70x | ![]() |
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HSM-72 | MH-60R MQ-9 |
Proud Warriors | AB-7xx | ![]() |
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HSM-74 | MH-60R | Swamp Foxes | AC-70x | ![]() |
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CPRW-11![]() |
VP-5 | P-8A | Mad Foxes | LA-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-8 | P-8A | Fighting Tigers | LC-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-10 | P-8A | Red Lancers | LD-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-16 | P-8A | (War) Eagles | LF-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-26 | P-8A | Tridents | LK-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-30 (FRS) |
P-3C P-8A |
The Pro's Nest | LL-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-45 | P-8A | Pelicans | LN-xxx | ![]() |
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CMSW![]() |
VP-62 | P-8A | Broadarrows | LT-xxx | ![]() |
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CPRW-11![]() |
VUP-19 | MQ-4C | Big Red | PE | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-58 | C-40A | Sun Seekers | JV-xxx | ![]() |
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VR-62 | C-130T | The Nomads | JW-xxx | ![]() |
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NAS Jacksonville in Florida used to Orion Heaven, now it is the place to go if you want to see some P-8. Here is one from VP-16.
(Langkawi, 22 May 2023, Arnold ten Pas)
And there is one from VP-5, recognisable by the "LA" code in the tail
(San Juan, 10 February 2023, Johnny von Rod)
NAS Kingsville (TX) (KNQI)
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RWY 13L/31R, 13R/31L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L POS 27°30'16"N 097°48'30"W ELEV 50 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-2![]() |
VT-21 | T-45C | Red Hawks | B-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-22 | T-45C | Golden Eagles | B-xxx | ![]() |
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At this moment, aircraft of the USN Training Wings are appearing in new color schemes. The T-45 will gradually lose the red and white scheme and will receive a coat of glossy light grey. The new scheme will have a full color United States roundel and black lettering.
(NAF El Centro, March 2025, Roel Reijne)
VFA-125 is a a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), is a unit of the United States Navy or Marine Corps that trains Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) and enlisted Naval Aircrewmen on the specific front-line aircraft they have been assigned to fly. VFA-125 aircraft carry both Marines as Navy titles, just like the T-45 Goshawks.
(March 2025, Hans Jacobs)
NAS Lemoore (CA) (KNLC)
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RWY 14L/32R, 14R/32L POS 36°20'00"N 119°57'01"W ELEV Elev:237 f | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC![]() |
VFA-2 | F/A-18F | Bounty Hunters | NE-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-14 | F/A-18E | Tophatters | NG-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-22 | F/A-18F | Fighting Redcocks | NA-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-25 | F/A-18E | Fist of the Fleet | NH-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-41 | F/A-18F | Black Aces | NG-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-86 | F-35C | Sidewinders | AG-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-94 | F/A-18F | Mighty Shrikes | NA-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-97 | F-35C | Warhawks | NE-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-113 | F/A-18E | Stingers | NE-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-115 | F-35C | Eagles | NJ-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-122 (FRS) |
F/A-18F F/A-18E T-34C |
Flying Eagles | NJ-1xx NJ-2xx NJ-xxx |
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VFA-125 (FRS) | F-35C | Rough Raiders | NJ-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-136 | F/A-18E | Knighthawks | AB-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-137 | F/A-18E | Kestrels | NA-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-146 | F/A-18E | Blue Diamonds | NA-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-151 | F/A-18E | Vigilantes | NG-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-154 | F/A-18F | Black Knights | NH-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-192 | F/A-18E | Golden Dragons | NE-3xx | ![]() |
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NAS Lemoore![]() |
Base Flight | MH-60S | 7S | ![]() |
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NAS Mayport (FL) ( )
Adm. David L. McDonald Field
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RWY 05/23 POS 30°23'30"N 081°25'24"W ELEV 14 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMHSMWINGLANT![]() |
HSM-40 (FRS) |
MH-60R | Airwolves | HK-xxx | ![]() |
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HSM-48 | MH-60R | Vipers | HR-xxx | ![]() |
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HSM-50 | MH-60R | Valkyries | HV-5xx | ![]() |
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NAS Meridian (MS) (KNMM)
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RWY 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 10/28 POS 32°33'18"N 088°33'30"W ELEV 317 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-1![]() |
VT-7 | T-45C | Eagles | A-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-9 | T-45C | Tigers | A-xxx | ![]() |
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NAS New Orleans JRB-Alvin Callender Field (LA) (KNBG)
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RWY 04/22, 14/32 POS 29°49'31"N 090°02'06"W ELEV 3 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
CVWR-20![]() |
VFC-204 | F/A-18C F-5F/N |
River Rattlers | AF-4xx | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-54 | C-130T | Revelers | CW-xxx | ![]() |
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The F-5F/N are surplus VFC-13. |
HSM-49 "Scorpions" has North Island as its home base. Here is one MH-60E a long from home, visiting Langkawi in Malaysia
(Langkawi, 22 May 2023, Arnold ten Pas)
VFC-204 at NAS New Orleans is now the user of the former VFC-13 coloured F-5s
(Fort Worth - Alliance,2024, Vincent Loedeman)
NAS North Island (CA) (KNZY)
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RWY 11/29, 18/36 POS 32°41'54"N 117°12'48"W ELEV 26 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMHSCWINGPAC![]() |
HSC-3 (FRS) |
MH-60S | Merlins | SA-xxx | ![]() |
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HSC-4 | MH-60S | Black Knights | NE-61x | ![]() |
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HSC-6 | MH-60S | Screaming Indians | NA-6xx | ![]() |
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HSC-8 | MH-60S | Eight Ballers | NH-61x | ![]() |
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HSC-14 | MH-60S | Chargers | NG-xx | ![]() |
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HSC-21 |
MH-60S | Blackjacks | VR-xx | ![]() |
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HSC-23 | MH-60S | Wildcards | WC-4x | ![]() |
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COMHSMWINGPAC![]() |
HSM-35 | MH-60R MQ-9 |
Magicians | TG-3x | ![]() |
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HSM-41 (FRS) |
MH-60R | Seahawks | TS-4xx | ![]() |
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HSM-49 | MH-60R | Scorpions | TX-xxx | ![]() |
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HSM-71 | MH-60R | Raptors | NG-7xx | ![]() |
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HSM-73 | MH-60R | Battlecats | NA-7xx | ![]() |
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HSM-75 | MH-60R | Wolfpack | NH-7xx | ![]() |
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HSM-78 | MH-60R | Blue Hawks | NE-7xx | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-57 | C-40A | Conquistadors | (RX)-xxx | ![]() |
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COMACCLOG![]() |
VRM-30 | CMV-22B | Titans | DC-xx | ![]() |
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VRM-50 (FRS) |
CMV-22B | Sun Hawks | SB-xx | ![]() |
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Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), also known as the "Gladiators", is a United States Navy F/A-18 Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.
(NAS Oceana, 17 sep 2023, Nik de Blauwe)
VFA-11 is another one of the many F/A-18 Hornet squadrons which are based at NAS Oceana.
(NAS Fallon, 05 Jun 2024, Nate Leong)
NAS Oceana (VA) (KNTU)
Apollo Soucek Field
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RWY 05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14L/32R, 14R/32L POS 36°49'22"N 076°01'55"W ELEV 23 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT![]() |
VFA-11 | F/A-18F | Red Rippers | AB-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-31 | F/A-18E | Tomcatters | AJ-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-32 | F/A-18F | Swordsmen | AC-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-34 | F/A-18E | Blue Blasters | NH-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-37 | F/A-18E | Bulls | AJ-1xx | ![]() |
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VFA-81 | F/A-18E | Sunliners | AB-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-83 | F/A-18E | Rampagers | AC-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-87 | F/A-18E | Golden Warriors | AJ-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-103 | F/A-18E F/A-18F |
Jolly Rogers | AG-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-105 | F/A-18E | Gunslingers | AC-4xx | ![]() |
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VFA-106 (FRS) |
F/A-18E F/A-18F |
Gladiators | AD-1xx AD-2xx |
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VFA-131 | F/A-18E | Wildcats | AC-3xx | ![]() |
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VFA-143 | F/A-18E | (World Famous) Dogs | AB-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-211 | F/A-18E | Checkmates | NH-2xx | ![]() |
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VFA-213 | F/A-18F | Black Lions | AJ-2xx | ![]() |
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CVWR-20![]() |
VFC-12 | F/A-18E | Fighting Omars | AF-xx | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-56 | C-40A |
Globemasters | JU-xxx | ![]() |
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COMSTRKFIGHTWINGLANT![]() |
SFWSL | T-34C | ![]() |
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The spotters attending the TLP at Albacete were very lucky to catch a couple of VFA-103 "Jolly Rogers" Hornets during TLP2022-3.
(Albacete, 22 September 2022, David M Parody)
The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), located at NAS Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Maryland, provides instruction to experienced United States Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and foreign military experimental test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight test flight officers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems testing and evaluation
(Langley AFB, Sept 2023, Patrick van Stiphout)
NAS Patuxent River (MD) (KNHK)
Trapnell Field
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RWY 02/20, 06/24, 14/32 POS 38°17'10"N 076°24'43"W ELEV 39 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
NAWDC![]() |
HX-21 | AH-1Z UH-1Y CH-53K TH-57C MH-60R/S MV-22B VH-92A MQ-9 |
Blackjack | HX | ![]() |
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NRWATS (ITT) | MV-22B | ![]() |
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NSATS (ITT) | F/A-18E F/A-18F EA-18G |
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UX-24 | MQ-9 RQ-11 RQ-12 RQ-20 RQ-21 RQ-26 |
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USNTPS | C-12C C-26A F/A-18F OH-58A/C/D E/UH-60A UH-72A NP-3D T-6B T-38A/C NU-1B U-6A X-26A |
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VX-20 | UC-12B/M C-38A KC-130J/T E-2D E-6B P-8A MQ-4A/C/N |
Force | ![]() |
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VX-23 | F/A-18B (N)F/A-18C (N)F/A-18D F/A-18E F/A-18F NE/A-18G F-35B/C T-45C |
Salty Dogs / Strike | SD-32x SD-40x SD-42x SD-1xx/21x SD-12x/22x SD-52x SD-6x SD-20x |
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CPRW-11![]() |
VUP-19 Det. | MQ-4C | Big Red | PE | ![]() |
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COMOPTEVFOR![]() |
VX-1 | E-2D MH-60R MH-60S P-8A |
Pioneers | JA-6xx JA-xxx JA-8xx JA-xxx |
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COMNAVAIRSYSCOM![]() |
VXS-1 | RC-12M P-3C MQ-9 |
Warlocks | RL-xxx | ![]() |
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NAS Pensacola (FL) (KNPA)
Forrest Sherman Field
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RWY 01/19, 07L/25R, 07R/25L POS 30°21'12"N 087°19'05"W ELEV 28ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-6![]() |
VT-10 | T-1A T-6A |
Wildcats | F-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-86 | T-45C | Sabre Hawks | F-6xx |
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CNATRA![]() |
NFDS | F/A-18E F/A-18F C-130J |
Blue Angels | 1 to 8 | ![]() |
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NATTC | various i/a | ![]() |
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VX-30 is an air test and evaluation squadron. In support of the United States Navy's Sea Test Range the unit uses C-130, P-3 and Gulfstream aircraft.
KC-130F 148893/401, Naval Base Ventury County, Melchior Timmers
The famous Blue Angels demonstration team is based at NAS Pensacola in Florida
(NAS Oceana, 17 sep 2023, Nik de Blauwe)
NAS Point Mugu - Channel Islands ANGS (CA) (KNTD)
Naval Base Ventura County
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RWY 03/21, 09/27 POS 34°07'13"N 119°07'16"W ELEV 13 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMHSMWINGPAC![]() |
VTUAV Maintenance Detachment | MQ-9 | ![]() |
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COMACCLOG![]() |
VAW-113 | E-2D | Black Eagles | NE-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-115 | E-2D | Liberty Bell | NH-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-116 | E-2C-II | Sun Kings | NA-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-117 | E-2D | Wallbangers | NG-60x | ![]() |
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CPRW-11![]() |
VUP-19 Det. Point Mugu | MQ-4C | Big Red | PE-xx | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-55 | C-130T | Bicentennial Minuteman | RU-xxx | ![]() |
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NAWDC![]() |
VX-30 | NC-37B P-3C, NP-3D KC-130T NC-20G E-2D NMQ-1B-10 |
Bloodhounds | BH-1xx 3xx 4xx BH-5xx 6xx |
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VX-30 uses two civil leased SA227 |
Almost all EA-18 Growlers are based on one airbase only: NAS Whidbey Island, located north of Seattle. They do take part in exercises and deployments worldwide. This VAQ-130 example participated at Red Flag 25-2..
(Nellis AFB, 18 March 2025, Arnold ten Pas)
... and this VAQ-142 Growler took part at the infamous Air Defender 2023 exercise in Northern Germany.
(Hohn, 7 June 2023, Oscar Vis)
NAS Whidbey Island (WA) (KNUW)
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RWY 07/25, 13/31 POS 48°21'06"N 122°39'12"W ELEV 47 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMVAQWINGPAC![]() |
VAQ-129 (FRS) |
EA-18G | New Vikings | NJ-5xx | ![]() |
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VAQ-130 | EA-18G | Zappers | AC-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-133 | EA-18G | Wizards | NG-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-136 | EA-18G | Gauntlets | NE-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-137 | EA-18G | Rooks | NH-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-139 | EA-18G | Cougars | NA-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-140 | EA-18G | Patriots | AG-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-142 | EA-18G | Grey Wolves | AJ-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-144 | EA-18G | Main Battery | AB-50x | ![]() |
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VAQ-209 | EA-18G | Star Warriors | AF-50x | ![]() |
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Joint Expeditionary Squadron |
VAQ-131 | EA-18G | Lancers | NL-55x | ![]() |
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VAQ-132 | EA-18G | Scorpions | NL-54x | ![]() |
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VAQ-134 | EA-18G | Garudas | NL-53x | ![]() |
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VAQ-135 | EA-18G | Black Ravens | NL-52x | ![]() |
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VAQ-138 | EA-18G | Yellow Jackets | NL-51x | ![]() |
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COMFLELOGSUPPWING![]() |
VR-61 | C-40A | Islanders | RS-xxx | ![]() |
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NAS Whidbey Island![]() |
Base Flight | MH-60S | FW | ![]() |
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CPRW-10![]() |
VP-1 | P-8A | Screaming Eagles | YB-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-4 | P-8A | Skinny Dragons | YD-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-9 | P-8A | Golden Eagles | PD-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-40 | P-8A | Fighting Marlins | QE-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-46 | P-8A | Grey Knights | RC-xxx | ![]() |
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VP-47 | P-8A | Golden Swordsmen | RD-xxx | ![]() |
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VUP-11 | (MQ-4C) | Pegasus | (LE) | ![]() |
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CMSW![]() |
VP-69 | P-8A | Totems | PJ-xxx | ![]() |
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CPRW-10![]() |
VQ-1 | EP-3E P-3C |
World Watchers | PR-xxx | ![]() |
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NAS Whiting Field-North (FL) ( )
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RWY 05/23, 14/32 POS 30°43'21"N 087°01'26"W ELEV 199 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-5![]() |
VT-2 | T-6B |
Doer Birds | E-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-3 | T-6B | Red Knights | E-xxx | ![]() |
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VT-6 | T-6B | Shooters | E-xxx | ![]() |
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FITU | T-6B | Tourmentors | ![]() |
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The aircraft of the individual squadrons are drawn from a pool |
The TH-73A Thrasher is a derivative of the commercial Leonardo TH-119 single-engine instrument flight rules helicopter. As part of the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS), the TH-73A will serve as the training platform for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard rotary wing training, and it will provide the rotary wing portion of training for all Navy and Marine Corps tilt-rotor aviators.
(Dothan, 4 Sep 2024, Manolito Jaarsma)
TAW-5 wing has four squadrons equipped with the T-6 flying out of Whiting Field.
(Pensacola, 7 September 2024, Manolito Jaarsma)
NAS Whiting Field-South (FL) ( )
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RWY 05/23, 14/32 POS 30°41'55"N 087°00'52"W ELEV 177 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
TAW-5![]() |
HT-8 | TH-57B/C TH-73A |
Eight Ballers | E-xxx |
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HT-18 | TH-57B/C TH-73A |
Vigilant Eagles | E-xxx | ![]() |
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HT-28 | TH-57B/C TH-73A |
Hellions | E-xxx | ![]() |
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HITU | TH-57B/C TH-73A |
Blade Runner | E-xxx | |||
The aircraft of the individual squadrons are drawn from a pool |
China Lake based units frequently use the "Sidewinder" low flying route, buzzing the Kern river is VX-31 Super Hornet 165793/DD-215
(Sidewinder 02 May 2023, Marcel Bos)
The TH-57 Sea Ranger is a derivative of the commercial Bell Jet Ranger 206. Although primarily used for training, these aircraft are also used for photo, chase and utility missions.
(NOLF Spencer, 06Sep2024, Manolito Jaarsma)
NAWS China Lake (CA) ( )
Armitage Field
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RWY 03/21, 08/26, 14/32 POS 35°41'08"N 117°41'31"W ELEV 2283 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
NAWDC![]() |
VX-31 | MH-60S F/A-18C F/A-18D F/A-18E F/A-18F NEA-18G AV-8B/+/(R) |
Dust Devils | DD-46x DD-1xx DD-11x DD-11x/2xx DD-2xx DD-5xx DD-8x |
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COMOPTEVFOR![]() |
VX-9 | F/A-18E F/A-18F EA-18G |
Vampires | XE-1xx XE-2xx/4xx XE-5xx |
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The CMV-22B Osprey is a variant of the MV-22B and is the replacement for the C-2A Greyhound for the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission. Here is one with the colours of VRM-40.
(NAS North Island, 04 May 2023, Marcel Bos)
VRC-40 is one of the few operators of the C-2 Greyhound, an endangered species.
(NS North Island, 26 Sep 2023, Patrick van Stiphout)
NS Norfolk (VA) (KNGU)
Chambers Field
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RWY 10/28 POS 36°56'15"N 076°17'22"W ELEV 17 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
COMHSCWINGLANT![]() |
HM-12 | MH-53E | Sea Dragons | AN-43x | ![]() |
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HM-15 | MH-53E | Blackhawks | TB-xx | ![]() |
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HSC-2 (FRS) |
MH-60S | Fleet Angels | HU-7xx | ![]() |
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HSC-5 | MH-60S | Night Dippers | AG-61x | ![]() |
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HSC-7 | MH-60S | Dusty Dogs | AC-61x | ![]() |
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HSC-9 | MH-60S | Tridents | AJ-6xx | ![]() |
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HSC-11 | MH-60S | Dragonslayers | AB-61x | ![]() |
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HSC-26 | MH-60S | Chargers | HW-xx | ![]() |
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HSC-28 | MH-60S | Dragon Whales | BR-xx | ![]() |
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COMACCLOG![]() |
VAW-120 (FRS) |
E-2C+ E-2C-II E-2C-2000 E-2D |
Greyhawks | AD-xxx | ![]() |
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VAW-121 | E-2D | Bluetails | AG-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-123 | E-2D (o/o) | Screwtops | AC-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-124 | E-2D | Bear Aces | AJ-60x | ![]() |
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VAW-126 | E-2D | Seahawks | AB-60x | ![]() |
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VRC-40 | C-2A | Rawhides | (JK-)xx | ![]() |
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VRM-40 | CMV-22B | Mighty Bisons | (JM-)xx | ![]() |
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CINCLANT![]() |
CINCLANT FLT | C-37B (operated by VR-1) |
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NAS Oceana![]() |
Base Flight | (UC-12M) | (7C) | |||
Like many other aircraft, the E-2D Hawkeyes from VAW-126 are based at NS Norfolk.
(NAS Oceana, 17 sep 2023, Nik de Blauwe)
and these beautiful beasts also have a home at NS Norfolk. HM-12 and HM-15 both operate the MH-53.
(NAS Oceana, 17 sep 2023, Nik de Blauwe)
PMRF Barking Sands (HI) (PHBK)
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RWY 16/34 POS 22°01'"N 159°47'"W ELEV 16 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
PMRF![]() |
PMRF | C-26D |
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Tinker AFB (OK) (KTIK)
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RWY 12/30, 17/35 POS 35°24'53"N 097°23'12"W ELEV 1291 ft | ||||||
Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Modex | Badge | |
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VQ-3 | E-6B | Ironmen | (TC) | ![]() |
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VQ-4 | E-6B | Shadows | (HL) | ![]() |
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VQ-7 | E-6B |
Roughnecks | ![]() |
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VQ-3 keeps detachments at Travis AFB, CA, and Offut AFB, NB VQ-4 keeps a detachment at NAS Patuxent River, MD |
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