F/A-18C HORNET GlenCoe The first one took off

The first one took off on September 7

preliminary contracts were signed with Boeing and Consolidated (later Convair) for the construction and testing of first two and then three prototypes

lower hull Paint Schemes USS Independence Released Date 2010-09 More Features " - Detailed upper hull and lower hull w/accurate design - Separate waterjet accurately represent real ones - Antenna and masts w/fine details -"

In February 1942

two mounted “Harpoon” anti--ship missile launchers

F/A-18C HORNET GlenCoe The first one took offThe F A 18 "Hornet" is a single and two seat, twin engine, multi mission fighter attack aircraft that can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F A 18 fills a variety of roles: air superiority, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep air support, and day and night strike missions. The F A 18 Hornet replaced the F 4 Phantom II fighter and A 7 Corsair II light attack jet,