Why the F/A-18C Hornet Was Truly One of a Kind
As the U.S. increasingly places its faith in a fewer range of platforms, it can only hope the F-35 will prove itself at least half as adaptable, reliable, and versatile as the Hornet was. its final operational deployment in United States Navy service. Strike Fighter Squadron Thirty-Four (VFA-34) “Blue Blasters” was the last unit to fly the “legacy” Hornet in the Navy. and the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) the last aircraft carrier to embark them. While the Marine Corps plans to continue flying its Hornets a little while longer, the Navy has ...
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