On display in the airshow static at the 1993 Point Mugu Open House this F-16C had a short but eventful career. She was damaged by an SA-3 missile in the first Gulf War in Jan 1991; later, on the 21st Sept 1994, her pilot ejected safely from her. w/o
An unusual addition to the airshow static at Point Mugu in 1989, this Albatross Bu.No 142361 was originally constructed as an UF-1G for the U.S. Coastguard and would have been redesignated as an HU-16 in the early 60's.
A must-see sight in the 1989 NAS Point Mugu Air Show static was this immaculate TA-4J Skyhawk. She was operated by VT-24 / TW-3 out of NAS Chase Field in Texas.
A magnificent sight in the airshow static at Point Mugu in 1989, this Viking was operated by VS-38 'Red Griffins' out of NAS North Island. She was retired to AMARC in December 1991.
By the late 1980's a large number of U.S. Navy P-3 Orions wore no distinguishing markings and even their serials could only be read with difficulty. This P-3B was believed to have been operated by VP-65, a Reserve unit based at Point Mugu.
On display in the static at the 1989 Point Mugu Air Show, this F-16N was marked as NJ-603 operated by VF-126 'Bandits' which was the Pacific Fleet Adversary Squadron. She was based at NAS Miramar.
This Tomcat was constructed as a Grumman F-14A-115-GR however was later converted to the F-14A (Plus) standard, later redesignated F-14B. When photographed at the 1989 NAS Point Mugu airshow she was operated by VX-4 Air Test & Evaluation Squadron.
From the Point Mugu Open House in October 1993 one of NAWC-WD's RP-3A Orions (since redesignated NP-3D). She is not fitted with the 'Billboard' radar modification forward of the tail fin. SOC November 2000.
From the Point Mugu Open House in October 1993 one of NAWC-WD's RP-3A Orions (since redesignated NP-3D). The 'Billboard' radar modification forward of the tail fin is certainly very distinctive.
From the Point Mugu Open House in October 1993 one of NAWC-WD's RP-3A Orions (since redesignated NP-3D). The 'Billboard' radar modification forward of the tail fin is certainly very distinctive.
This shot of a B-52G from the Castle AFB Wing, with the typical CA-Code on the tail, was taken when the base was still very active to train B-52 crews. This Bomber making 6 touch and goes before landing. The aircraft went to AMARC a month later.