F-18A 162848 #61

Like Hornet #32, this aircraft has MARINES titles on the right side, and NAVY on the left side.

F-18A 162830 #63

Probably NSAWCs highest numbered Hornet, #63 brings up the rear in the standard tactical gray paint scheme.

Additional Hornets

There are a few other NSAWC F-18s in service that I have not yet photographed. Two that I know of are #38 & #62. Both are in the tactical gray paint scheme.

Seahawks

SH-60F 164092 #70

The newest of NSAWCs Seahawks wears a rather sinister all semi-gloss black scheme. One wonders of the camoflage value of such a scheme, but it does look neat!

SH-60F 164089 #71

Probably the most photographed of NSAWCs Seahawks, #71 sports a desert style "Hind" paint scheme complete with Russian star insignia.

SH-60F 163287 #72

The oldest of NSAWCs SH-60s wears a two tone gray paint scheme that appears to wrap around the underside of the aircraft.

Conclusion

 
With its variety of missions,  aircraft, and professional people, NSAWC continues to provide the US Navy, and Marine Corps with the best training possible.
For modelers, and photographers, NSAWC provides a wealth of unusal, and often colorful subjects, in a sea of gray paint. Fred Krause 1-2001

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