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 a historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through todays use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircrafts 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.[AuthorName]By Brad Elward[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Brad Elward focuses his writing on the F/A-18 Hornet family, including the F/A-18 Legacy Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler, and has authored eleven books, and over forty magazine articles. He lives in Illinois.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]133 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Boeings F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]133 color photos[/ColorPattern]