U.S. Marine Corps McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Legacy Hornet.
Registration: 164967.
Squadron: VMFA 323.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) is a United States Marine Corps air squadron based on aircraft carriers. The squadron is equipped with the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet and is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The unit falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW), but is deployed to the US Navy's Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). Its tail code is WS and radio call sign is Snake.
This McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Legacy Hornet takes off for a flight demonstration during the airshow at MCAS Miramar on 27 September 2025.
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