U.S. Marine Corps VMFAT 101 "Sharpshooters" visit Long Beach Airport (LGB/KLGB)

F/A-18D "Hornet" (c/n 0804/DO27) 163734 taxies towards a Rwy 30 departure.

F/A-18D "Hornet" 163734 rolling for take-off on Rwy 30.

F/A-18D "Hornet" (c/n 1008/DO74) 164245.

F/A-18 "Hornet" 164245 on the roll as she departs Long Beach Airport (LGB/KLGB).

(Photos by Michael Carter)