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Post by mcmaster on Jan 11, 2019 16:43:38 GMT 12
images.defence.gov.au/S20190013A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18B Classic Hornet returned to its base at Williamtown in New South Wales with a brand new paint job. (Looks like it was done at Amberley) The distinctive design features black on orange tiger stripes along the dorsal spine of the No.2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) aircraft and on the inside of the vertical fins. The outside of the fins feature the 2OCU Tiger head on a black background. The new paintwork celebrates the units final year of Classic Hornet operations, primarily training pilots to fly the F/A-18A-F/A-18B aircraft.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2019 18:26:58 GMT 12
That's flash!
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Post by baronbeeza on Jan 11, 2019 20:21:16 GMT 12
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Post by typerated on Jan 11, 2019 21:02:06 GMT 12
please don't let that come to Omaka - looks like a child has done it
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 11, 2019 22:03:17 GMT 12
Lipstick on a Pig (sorry a Hornet!)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2019 22:24:52 GMT 12
It's wearing a tiger onesie.
But I quite like it.
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Post by mcmaster on Jan 11, 2019 23:08:04 GMT 12
I personally don’t think the RAAF has ever got near the Canadians for special schemes especially their latest display one which is superb. But in saying that I don’t think the RAAF get graphics designers to do them. I agree with Dave however and don’t mind this one to see out the old birds.
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Post by Calum on Jan 14, 2019 13:34:26 GMT 12
The 2 seater Classic Hornet isn't particular good looking to begin with. And like all fighters , it looks naked with racks and stores.
That said this looks Ok
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Post by planecrazy on Jan 15, 2019 7:26:16 GMT 12
Sorry to be a bit nit picky but I make models, almost looks like a mistake that the black stripes go onto the grey up front but don't anywhere else? You would think the stripes should stay on the orange? Yeah I know being a rivet counter but it is a bit obvious! Personally i like the "Womiri" Hornet. worimi.org.au/new/unveiling-of-the-worimi-fa-18-hornet/Plus the story of Len Waters is great but also a little sad. alchetron.com/Len-Waters |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 16, 2019 22:52:58 GMT 12
Peter, this photo taken by Photo: SGT Andrew Eddie, RAAF, shows the stripes were deliberately masked that way and it was not some mishap.  RAAF Official Photo |
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Post by mcmaster on Jan 16, 2019 23:24:23 GMT 12
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