In 1991, VMFA-321 stood down the Phantom and commenced transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet.
During 1996, they deployed to Norway and Scotland.
1998 found them back in Scotland.
1999 sent the Hells Angels to Egypt.
2000 was a third and final deployment to Scotland.
2001 saw the squadron report to NAF Washington on 12 September without prior notice.
The squadron reported mission ready with 6 aircraft and pilots ready for CAP missions and actually launched sorties in support of what would become Operational Noble Eagle.
The squadron was chosen for deactivation as part of the Department of the Navy’s Tactical Air Integration Plan.
And after a final deployment to Karup, Denmark in June 2004, they officially stood down on 11 September 2004.
Shortly after this the last CO of the squadron flew the last remaining plane belonging to the squadron to Quantico MCB where he crashed the plane on its final landing.
The aircraft was repaired and it sits on display at TBS (The Basic School).
In 1991, VMFA-321 stood down the Phantom and commenced transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet. During 1996, they deployed to Norway and Scotland. 1998 found them back in Scotland. 1999 sent the Hells Angels to Egypt. 2000 was a third and final deployment to Scotland. 2001 saw the squadron report to NAF Washington on 12 September without prior notice. The squadron reported mission ready with 6 aircraft and pilots ready for CAP missions and actually launched sorties in support of what would become Operational Noble Eagle. The squadron was chosen for deactivation as part of the Department of the Navy’s Tactical Air Integration Plan. And after a final deployment to Karup, Denmark in June 2004, they officially stood down on 11 September 2004. Shortly after this the last CO of the squadron flew the last remaining plane belonging to the squadron to Quantico MCB where he crashed the plane on its final landing. The aircraft was repaired and it sits on display at TBS (The Basic School).
VMFA-321