McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet: books - history (2/2)
A book on McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet jet fighters? Explore here books on the history, construction and deployment of McDonnell Douglas jet fighters (2/2).
Boeing Hornet Squadrons : The Legacy Series
The Boeing Hornet is a twin-engined multi-role supersonic jet fighter of the third generation. Derived from the Northrop YF-17 lightweight fighter concept, its twin-engine reliability, option to carry greater payloads and rugged ability to operate from bare base conditions as well as aircraft carriers made it an ideal choice for both US Navy and US Marine Corps looking to replace their second-generation fighter and attack types. Although the design has been around for over forty years, upgrades have kept the aircraft at the forefront of military thinking.
This fascinating pictorial history explores the early derivatives of the fighter and its many users. It has been involved in all recent conflicts as the United States seeks to project power and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Legacy Hornets : Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC (Legends of Warfare)
This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps' most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting an historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today's use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft's various model upgrades and variants.
The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and Grumman A-6 Intruder, and was a replacement for the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II and LTV A-7 Corsair II. The Hornet evolved into a capable multi-mission strike fighter, performing fighter, suppression of enemy air defense, and light attack missions. This volume features a number of high-quality images that highlight the aircraft throughout its Navy and Marine Corps career.
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Author:
Brad Elward
Details:
112 pages, 23.5 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm / 9.25 x 9.25 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:
133 colour photos
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2017)
Series:
Legends of Warfare
ISBN:
9780764354342
Legacy Hornets : Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - A Photo Chronicle
The McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is presented here showing its development, production and use by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and by various foreign air forces. Use by the Blue Angels, and the very latest model updates are included.
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Author:
William G. Holder, Mike Wallace
Details:
80 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:
over 120 colour and b&w photos
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:
9780764302435
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - A Photo Chronicle
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