CAG bird

CAG bird is a specially painted aircraft, officially flown by the commanding officer of United States Navy Carrier Air Groups. Every carrier-based aircraft squadron of the United States Navy has such an aircraft, which usually has a modex ending with "00" (two zeros).[1] Due to their unique paint schemes, enthusiasts such as modelers and aircraft photographers show great interest in these aircraft.[1] Similar terms for "CAG Birds" include:

  • Show Bird
  • Easter Egg
  • Boss Machine
  • Head Nuts
  • Double Nuts
  • Triple Nuts (F/A-18B used by VMFA-321 during mid to late 1990s).

References

  1. ^ a b Chapman, Khalem. "New F/A-18E CAG-bird for the US Navy's 'Stingers'". Key.Aero. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
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