Notes: #400 replaces VX-30's DC-130A #497 as the drone launching aircraft for NavAir at Point Mugu. It was originally a Marine KC-130, and was modified for test work in Canada. It arrived to NAS Point Mugu on 7/10/05.

Notes: This QF-4 is painted up as VX-30's #129, however it is not the original #129 that flew with VX-30. Note the paper stencil still on the tail from painting.

Notes: A close view of the nose teeth on the mounted QF-4.

Notes: #350 worked briefly with VX-30. It was originally based at Patuxent River before arriving at Point Mugu. It was taken to AMARC on 12/29/03

Notes: The original prototype C-17A taxi's to the ramp at Edwards.

Notes: #952 was one of numerous F-16s that were originally built for Pakistan. Due to political reasons, they were embargoed and stored at AMARC for over 10 years. Edwards received nine of these 'new' aircraft for test ops., in 2003.

Notes: C-17A #025 approaches the ramp with one of the 412th Wing's NKC-135s close behind. The nose still wears the red, white & blue "C-17" logo from its original testing.

Notes: #049 approaches the ramp at Edwards. This B-1B was the first aircraft in the Lot III group.

Notes: Head on shot of #049.

Notes: Right side of #049 on the taxiway.

Notes: #241 was one of the last remaining F14s with VX-9 at NAS Point Mugu, before the decommissioning of the Det in 6/04.

Notes: This unique aircraft was originally with VX-6 from 1961 to 1999. It was then sent to DM, but taken back by VX-30 in 2001. It was sent to AMARC 1/20/05.

Notes: One of approximately 3 P-3s that VX-30 uses for range control and data collection, during NavAir tests at NAS Point Mugu.

Notes: The famous all black VX-9 #1 is shown on approach to NAS Point Mugu. This was the last F-14 produced, and flew with VX-9 right up until the Det's decommissioning in 6/04... Just a couple months after this shot was taken.

Notes: In for a visit.

Notes: #242 was one of the last remaining F-14s with VX-9 before the decommissioning of the Det at NAS Point Mugu. It was sent to AMARC one month after this photo was taken, on 6/23/04.

Notes: Shown on the BAe ramp after being converted to a drone... This F-4 would eventually go to the 82nd ATRS.

Notes: Nose shot of #087 with one of the many stored Mojave airliners in the background.

Notes: Still wearing its GA code, #659 sits on the BAe ramp after being delivered from AMARC for drone conversion, on 7/23/04. This F-4 would eventually go to 82nd ATRS as AF-272.

Notes: #159 sits on the ramp after being delivered from AMARC to BAe for drone conversion, on 6/29/04. It would then be sent to 82nd ATRS as AF-271.

Notes: Side view of #659 & #159 on the BAe ramp.

Notes: Still wearing its skis, #320 is seen on approach to NAS Point Mugu.

Notes: 46+18 is seen on approach to Point Mugu during a deployment for testing. MFG2 was decommissioned not long after.

Notes: Another Tornado that also came with #46+18 to test at Point Mugu.

Notes: At the time of this photo, this Phantom was one of the last remaining QF-4 drones left at NAS Point Mugu. The Navy drone program would end soon after.

Notes: As seen while mounted to VX-30's DC-130A #497 BuNo 57-0497.

Notes: #340 is a "billboard" P-3... The VX-30 P-3s help with range surveillance and data collecting, during tests on the Point Mugu Sea Range.

Notes: Sign that hangs outside the the main Air Ops Building on the field.

Notes: #337 was one of approximately 3 P-3s that are typically kept by VX-30 for range support on NavAir test missions... #337 was sent to AMARC on 4/13/06.

Notes: On approach for a visit.

Notes: #202 is one of the support Hornets with VX-30. Note the red star on the tail, indicating the additional adversary work that VX-30 F/A-18 pilots do.

Notes: Sitting out on the ramp.

Notes: #203 is ex VFC-12 and still wears its desert camo scheme.

Notes: This is an F-14 that was used as a set piece for the TV show "JAG". It was obtained from VX-9 at Point Mugu along with three other F-14s that went to local museums in the CA area.

Notes: This and the other three F-14s from VX-9 were eventually seized by US Customs 3/07 when it was determined they were sold without being properly demilitarized. This ship was stored in Victorville, CA at the time it was seized.

Notes: Note the "F-14D" and BuNo 164602 stenciled on the nacelle. This BuNo actually belonged to a real F-14D and was most likely a well researched detail added by a production person with TV the show.

Notes: Seen on static display at Estrella Warbird Museum. The 824 was originally GAF 27+37 before coming to NASA Dryden.

Notes: Close-up of cockpit.