This is an F/A-18C-35 that is part of the US Marine Corps VFA-122 "Flying Eagles" based at NAS Lemoore. The unit provides training for aircrews and maintenance personnel for both the Navy and Marine Corps. The F/A-18 has become the primary fleet defense fighter since the retirement of the F-14 Tomcat. One F-18 flew a demonstration flight to show the capabilities of the aircraft, then another F-18 flew the US Navy Legacy Flight with a WWII era FM-2 Martlett.
