163474 McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing F/A-18D Hornet
VFA-106 the Gladiators FRU (Fleet Replacement Unit)
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VFA-106 the Gladiators are a Fleet Replacement Unit training crews on the Hornet either from rookie, or transitioning
those with other fast jet experience onto the F/A-18.
As the Unit has to prepare Crews for the Operational Squadrons it includes all the Hornet Versions in the current
operational inventory.
Squadron Link:
USN Squadron VFA-106 the Gladiators - Wikipedia Entry
For the background to the two Cecil Field Hornet Albums and links to more information
on Cecil Field Naval Air Station and the McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing F/A-18 Hornet See:
Album Notes on Cecil Field Hornets Part 1 & 2