Comprehensive photographic history of the F/A-18 Hornet covering U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and international operations from inception through the early 1990s, including Gulf War combat operations and carrier deployments. Characteristics ISBN-13 9780711019447 ISBN-10 0711019444 Book cover finish(es) Perfect paperback Condition Used - Very Good Author(s) Herman J. Sixma, Theo W. Van Geffen Publisher Ian Allan Ltd Number of pages 64 Published date 1993 Language(s) English Size 23.5 x 17 x 0.5 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• AVIATION NAVALE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS Description The F/A-18 Hornet is one of the most versatile and successful carrier-based fighter aircraft in service today. This comprehensive volume covers the operational history and development of the F/A-18 from its inception through the early 1990s. The book features detailed coverage of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps squadrons, including VFA-15, VFA-113, VFA-151, and many others. It documents the Hornet’s role in various conflicts, including operations in Lebanon, the Gulf War, and peacekeeping missions. Extensively illustrated with color photographs showing the aircraft in various configurations, carrier operations, refueling missions, and squadron markings, the book includes detailed information about the transition from earlier aircraft types to the F/A-18, squadron histories, and operational deployments aboard various aircraft carriers, including USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Constellation, and others. Coverage also extends to international operators, including the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Canadian Forces, and Spanish Navy operations. Technical details, squadron lineages, and comprehensive photographic documentation make this an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and military historians.
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