Bk US Navy Hornet Units of Operation Iraqi Freedom PT1

The first installment examining the US Hornet Units' participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-present). The F/A-18 Hornet in its various guises was the 'universal soldier' of OIF, with around 250 seeing combat. Flown by various squadrons and groups, the Hornet attacked a range of targets including tanks of the various Iraqi Republican Guard units and government buildings housing elements of the Baath party regime. Apart from its ability to drop precision munitions such as laser-guided bombs, the Hornet was also capable of launching anti-radar missiles and acting as an aerial tanker and reconnaissance platform for other strike types. This book explores the Hornet's versatility which has enhanced its reputation as one of the world's leading strike-fighter aircraft.

Published Jul 25 2004
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 96
ISBN 9781841768014
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 114 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Combat Aircraft
Short code COM 46
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing