Hobby Master 1/72 F/A-18E Jolly Rogers 166649 VFA-103 US Navy 2023

US Navy Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) was activated in 1952. Three US Navy squadrons have carried the famous Jolly Rogers name and insignia: VF-17/VF-61, VF-84, and VFA-103. While these units are not lineally related, they all shared the Jolly Rogers traditions, including the iconic skull and crossbones markings that remain among the most recognizable in naval aviation.

In 2004, the squadron retired its F-14 Tomcats and transitioned to the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. After 19 years operating the "F" model, the squadron added the single-seat F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2023. In a humorous nod to the aircraft's single-seat configuration, the skull-and-crossbones markings on the tails of the "E" models feature an eye patch, distinguishing them from their two-seat counterparts while preserving the squadron's legendary pirate heritage.