F models for VFA-81???

[badger16]

I read in a magazine this weekend that VFA-81 is transitioning to the F model Super Hornet and then going to deploy with CVW-17. Does anyone know if this is true? I thought the "Sunliners" were already in the E model Super Hornet. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[VetteMuscle427]

VFA-22 Did it, so it would not be the first time.

 

[statesman]

Is there any reason why VFA-22 did it and VFA-81 is going to do it?

 

[EODDave]

81 is flying E's right now. They just finished the transition. Not sure if they got their safe for flight yet, but they should have by now. I'll ask about the F thing at work this week.

 

[HeyJoe]

I read in a magazine this weekend that VFA-81 is transitioning to the F model Super Hornet and then going to deploy with CVW-17. Does anyone know if this is true? I thought the "Sunliners" were already in the E model Super Hornet. Any info would be appreciated.

I've seen several VFA-81 E model Super Hornets taxi by in Nov-Dec timeframe including their striking CAG jet (might even have a picture somewhere of that). Sounds like somebody confused F with E. How about an exact source (ie what magazine?) as any Intel type will tell you magazines are considered "hearsay".

 

[badger16]

I've seen several VFA-81 E model Super Hornets taxi by in Nov-Dec timeframe including their striking CAG jet (might even have a picture somewhere of that). Sounds like somebody confused F with E. How about an exact source (ie what magazine?) as any Intel type will tell you magazines are considered "hearsay".

It was in the new issue of Combat Aircraft. Usually their stuff seems pretty legit. Like you said though, it could have been a mistake or typo. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[navyao]

Yea, I read that too, Combat Aircraft had it. HJ, if you've got a pic of their CAG jet please post.