United States Marine Corps - USA - Airbases
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On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the United States Marine Corps - USA. If availabe, there is also a link under Airfield Guide to our own Scramble Airfield Guide of these airports, showing you all the spots.Of course, updates or photo's are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us ! |
Making its familiar noisy appearance at Yuma airshow, the AV-8B hovers above the ground showing off its speciality.
MCAS Yuma, 14 March 2009, Erik Lenten
Andrews AFB, 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: 280 ft |
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Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-49
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VMR Det. |
UC-12B,
UC-35D |
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Beaufort MCAS, SC (KNBC)
Merritt Field
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Rwy: 05/23,10/28, 14/32, 18/36
Pos: 32°28'50"N 080°43'10"W
Elev: 37 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-31
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VMFA-115 |
F/A-18A+ |
Silver Eagles |
VE-xx |
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VMFA-122 |
F/A-18C |
Crusaders |
DC-xx |
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VMFA(AW)-224 |
F/A-18D |
Flying Bengals |
WK-xx |
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VMFA-251 |
F/A-18C |
Thunderbolts |
DW-xx |
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VMFA-312 |
F/A-18A+ |
Checkerboards |
DR-xx |
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VMFA(AW)-332 |
no a/c assigned |
Moonlighters / Polka Dots |
EA-xx |
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VMFA(AW)-533 |
F/A-18D |
Hawks |
ED-xx |
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MCAS Beaufort
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H&HS |
UC-12B |
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5B |
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VMFA(AW)-332 is to receive F-35B around FY12
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This SuperCobra is seen far away from its homebase Camp Pendleton in support of the Marines in Afghanistan.
161018/SN-23, HMLA-169, Kandahar, 1 April 2009
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Camp Pendleton MCAS, CA (KNFG)
Munn Field
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Rwy: 03/21
Pos: 33°18'04"N 117°21'19"W
Elev: 78 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-39
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HMLA-169 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Vipers |
SN-xx |
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HMLA-267 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Stingers |
UV-xx |
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HMLA-367 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Scarface |
VT-xx |
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HMLA-369 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Gunfighters |
SM-xx |
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HMLA-469 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Vengeance |
SE-xx |
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HMM-268 |
CH-46E |
Red Dragons |
YQ-xx |
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HMM-364 |
CH-46E |
Purple Foxes |
PF-xx |
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HMMT-164 |
CH-46E |
Knightriders |
YT-xx |
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HMT-303 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Atlas |
QT-xx |
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Twin Hueys are the ride to the battlefield for many Marines. With the advent of the UH-1Y this will probably continue for a couple of decades.
160460/TV-08, UH-1N, Forth Worth JRB, 27 September 2009, Curt Jans
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Cherry Point MCAS, NC (KNKT)
Cunningham Field
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Rwy: 05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14L/32R, 14R/32L
Pos: 34°54'11"N 076°52'50"W
Elev: 29 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-29
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HMLA-467 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Sabers |
CA-xx |
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HMH-366 |
CH-53E |
Hammerheads |
HH-xx |
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MAG-14
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VMA-223 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+ |
Bulldogs |
WP-xx |
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VMA-231 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+ |
Ace of Spades |
CG-xx |
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VMA-542 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+ |
Flying Tigers |
WH-xx |
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VMAT-203 |
AV8B,
AV-8B+,
TAV-8B |
Hawks |
KD-xx |
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VMAQ-1 |
EA-6B |
Screaming Banshees |
CB-xx |
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VMAQ-2 |
EA-6B |
Panthers |
CY-xx |
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VMAQ-3 |
EA-6B |
Moon Dogs |
MD-xx |
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VMAQ-4 |
EA-6B |
Seahawks |
RM-xx |
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VMGR-252 |
KC-130J |
Heavy Haulers |
BH-xx |
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MCAS Cherry Point
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VMR-1 |
C-9B,
UC-35D,
HH-46D/E |
Roadrunners |
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KC-130J is the new mount for the dual tanker-transport role.
167108/QB-108, VMGR-352, Atwater-Castle, 12 September 2009, Steward Dempser
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Dobbins ARB, GA (KMGE)
NAS Atlanta
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Rwy: 11/29
Pos: 33°54'55"N 084°30'59"W
Elev: 1068 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-49
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HMLA-773 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Red Dogs / Cobras |
MP-xx |
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MAG-42
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VMFA-142 |
F/A-18A+ |
Flying Gators |
MB-2xx |
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Edwards AFB (KEDW)
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Rwy: 04/22, 06/24
Pos: 34°54'20"N 117°53'01"W
Elev: 2302 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-46
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HMM-764 |
CH-46E |
Moonlight |
ML-xx |
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HMH-769 |
CH-53E |
Titan |
MS-xx |
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HMM-764 to VMM-764 with MV-22B FY12
HMH-769 to VMM(H)-769 with MV-22B FY12
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Reliability is the name of the game while transporting VVIPs. That is why the HMX-1 fleet consists solely of proven types that might seem slightly dated at first glance.
165251, HMX-1, Long Beach-Daugherty Field, 16 March 2009, Mark de Greeuw
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Fort Worth NAS JRB, TX (NFW)
Carswell Field
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Rwy: 17/35
Pos: 32°46'09"N 097°26'30"W
Elev: 650 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-41
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VMFA-112 |
F/A-18A+ |
Cowboys |
MA-xx |
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VMGR-234 |
KC-130T,
KC-130T-30 |
Rangers |
QH-xxx |
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Miramar MCAS, CA (KNKX)
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Rwy: 06L/24R, 06R/24L, 10/28
Pos: 32°52'06"N 117°08'30"W
Elev: 477 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-16
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HMH-361 |
CH-53E |
Flying Tigers |
YN-xx |
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HMH-462 |
CH-53E |
Heavy Haulers |
YF-xx |
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HMH-465 |
CH-53E |
Warhorses |
YJ-xx |
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HMH-466 |
CH-53E |
Wolfpack |
YK-xx |
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HMM-163 |
CH-46E |
Evil Eyes |
YP-xx |
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HMM-165 |
CH-46E |
White Knights |
YW-xx |
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HMM-166 |
CH-46E |
Sea Elks |
YX-xx |
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MAG-11
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VMFA(AW)-121 |
F/A-18D (ATARS) |
Green Knights |
VK-xx |
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MAG-46
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VMFA-134 |
F/A-18A |
Smoke |
MF-xx |
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MAG-11
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VMFA(AW)-225 |
F/A-18D (ATARS) |
Vikings |
CE-xx |
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VMFA-232 |
F/A-18C |
Red Devils |
WT-xx |
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VMFA-314 |
F/A-18C |
Black Knights |
VW-xx |
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VMFA-323 |
F/A-18C |
Death Rattlers |
WS-xx |
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VMFAT-101 |
F/A-18A/B,
F/A-18C/D |
Sharpshooters |
SH-2xx |
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VMGR-352 |
KC-130J |
Raiders |
QB-xxx |
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MAG-16
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VMM-161 |
MV-22B |
Greyhawks |
YR-xx |
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MCAS Miramar
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VMR-2 |
UC-12B,
UC-35D |
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(5T) |
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The USMC operate a relatively large fleet of F/A-18D in various all weather attack and reconnaissance roles.
165413/VK-01, VMFA(AW)-121, Moffet Federal Airlfield, 7 November 2009, Tom Chee
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New Orleans NAS JRB, LA (KNBG)
Alvin Callender Field
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Rwy: 04/22, 14/32
Pos: 29°49'38"N 090°01'36"W
Elev: 2 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-49
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HMLA-773, det.A |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Cobras |
MM-xx |
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MASD |
UC-35C |
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EZ |
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Executive sports cars in the shape of some Citation Ultras are in use. This one is Cherry Point-based which is painted in pale grey on the tail as well.
166715, UC-35D, VMR-1, MCAS Cherry Point, 16 December 2009, Marco Dijkshoorn
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New River MCAS, NC (KNCA)
McCutcheon Field
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Rwy: 01/19, 05/23
Pos: 34°42'31"N 077°26'23"W
Elev: 26 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-29
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HMH-461 |
CH-53E |
Iron Horses |
CJ-xx |
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HMH-464 |
CH-53E |
Condors |
EN-xx |
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HMLA-167 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Warriors |
TV-xx |
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HMLA-269 |
UH-1N,
AH-1W |
Gun Runners |
HF-xx |
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HMT-302
FRS |
CH-53E |
Phoenix |
UT-xx |
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MAG-26
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VMM-162 |
MV-22B |
Golden Eagles |
YS-xx |
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VMM-261 |
MV-22B |
Raging Bulls |
EM-xx |
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VMM-263 |
MV-22B |
Thunder Chickens |
EG-xx |
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VMM-264 |
MV-22B |
Black Knights |
EH-xx |
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VMM-266 |
MV-22B |
Fighting Griffins |
ES-xx |
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VMM-365 |
MV-22B |
Blue Knights |
YM-xx |
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VMMT-204 |
MV-22B |
Raptors |
GX-xx |
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COMOPTEVFOR
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VMX-22 |
MV-22B |
Argonauts |
MV-xx |
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MCAS New River
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H&HS |
UC-12B |
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5D |
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The CH-53E is the prime heavy lift helicopter of the Marines. Luckily, these impressive workhorses can be frequently seen at MCAS Yuma working up for the next deployment.
162518/CJ-13, HMH-461, MCAS Yuma, 24 October 2009, Curt Jans
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Norfolk NS, VA (KNGU)
Chambers Field
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Rwy: 10/28
Pos: 36°56'15"N 076°17'22"W
Elev: 17 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-42
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HMM-774 |
CH-46E |
Wild Goose |
MQ-xx |
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To VMM-774 with MV-22B FY11
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Quantico MCAF, VA (NYG)
Turner Field
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Rwy: 02/20
Pos: 38°30'13"N 077°18'18"W
Elev: 10 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
HMX-1
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VH-3D,
CH-46E,
VH-46F,
CH-53E,
VH-60N |
Nighthawks |
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Most USMC bases have a Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron using UC-12B. This one is the Beaufort hack.
161515/5B, MCAS Beaufort, 17 May 2009, Thijs van der Laaken
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Stewart/Intl, NY (KSWF)
Newburgh
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Rwy: 09/27, 16/34
Pos: 41°30'15"N 074°06'17"W
Elev: 491 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-46
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VMGR-452 |
KC-130T |
Yankees |
NY-xxx |
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Willow Grove NAS JRB, PA (KNXX)
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Rwy: 15/33
Pos: 40°11'59"N 075°08'53"W
Elev: 358 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-49
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HMH-772 |
CH-53E |
Flying Armadillos |
MT-4xx |
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To VMM(H)-772 with MV-22B FY13
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Bringing some colour to the increasingly grey USMC fleet is this former Swiss AF F-5E dubbed F-5N locally.
761579/LS-09, VMFT-401, MCAS Yuma, 14 March 2009, Erik Lenten
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Yuma MCAS-Yuma Intl, AZ (KYUM)
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Rwy: 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 08/26, 17/35
Pos: 32°39'24"N 114°36'22"W
Elev: 213 ft |
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| Group |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Modex |
Badge |
MAG-13
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VMA-211 |
AV-8B |
Wake Island Avengers |
CF-xx |
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VMA-214 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+,
AV-8B+(R) |
Black Sheep |
WE-xx |
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VMA-311 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+ |
Tomcats |
WL-xx |
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VMA-513 |
AV-8B,
AV-8B+ |
Flying Nightmares |
WF-xx |
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VMFT-401 |
F-5N |
Snipers |
LS-xx |
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MCAS Yuma
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H&HS |
UC-12B,
HH-1N |
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5Y |
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The "Harrier jump jet" is the aircraft that epitomizes what the USMC is about: get into the thick of it and get the job done were others can not.
165580/WL-16, VMA-311, MCAS Yuma, 4 October 2009, Curt Jans
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