Marine Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) F/A-18 - Beaufort Airshow, South Carolina

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Marine Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) F/A-18 - Beaufort Airshow, South Carolina

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 - The "Silver Eagles" F/A-18 Hornet on static display at the Beaufort Airshow in South Carolina.


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