VFA-106 Gladiators are the Tactical Demonstration Team for the East Coast. They are stationed at NAS Oceana, VA. The squadron will send jets out to air shows all over the east coast to show off the tactical ability of the F/A-18C/E/F. The squadron has been around since the mid 80's and received their first Super Hornets in 2004. The instructor pilots are tasked with flying for the air shows. The squadron uses Super Hornets and regular Legacy Hornets (A,B,C,D models) for the demos.
Below is a video of their demo from the pilots perspective, and some picture of VFA-106 in action.
Below is a video of their demo from the pilots perspective, and some picture of VFA-106 in action.