Hornet Country: Boeing's F/A-18 'Classic' Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet And Ea-18G Growler In Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched runways of RAAF bases to the vast blue expanse of the Australian sky, Hornet Country is a definitive and authoritative chronicle of one of the most iconic aircraft families ever to serve in Australian military aviation. This lavishly detailed volume traces the complete operational history of Boeing's F/A-18 'classic' Hornet, the F/A-18F Super Hornet, and the EA-18G Growler in Australian service, presenting an unrivalled account of the aircraft that defined the Royal Australian Air Force's strike and air-combat capability for decades. Drawing on rare photographic archives and deep technical knowledge, the authors document each variant's unique role, capabilities, and legacy within the RAAF, bringing to life the machines and the men and women who flew and maintained them. Beyond the cockpit, Hornet Country argues that Australia's adoption and sustained operation of the Hornet family represents a landmark chapter in the nation's defence history, illustrating how a relatively small air force mastered and evolved one of the world's most sophisticated multirole combat aircraft platforms. The authors' prose is precise and passionate, balancing technical rigour with compelling human narratives that will captivate both seasoned aviation enthusiasts and general readers alike. For anyone with an interest in Australian military history or the art of modern air power, this volume poses an irresistible question: what does it truly mean to build a nation's defence around a single, extraordinary aircraft?
Author: Tony Moclair & Andrew Mclaughlin
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched runways of RAAF bases to the vast blue expanse of the Australian sky, Hornet Country is a definitive and authoritative chronicle of one of the most iconic aircraft families ever to serve in Australian military aviation. This lavishly detailed volume traces the complete operational history of Boeing's F/A-18 'classic' Hornet, the F/A-18F Super Hornet, and the EA-18G Growler in Australian service, presenting an unrivalled account of the aircraft that defined the Royal Australian Air Force's strike and air-combat capability for decades. Drawing on rare photographic archives and deep technical knowledge, the authors document each variant's unique role, capabilities, and legacy within the RAAF, bringing to life the machines and the men and women who flew and maintained them. Beyond the cockpit, Hornet Country argues that Australia's adoption and sustained operation of the Hornet family represents a landmark chapter in the nation's defence history, illustrating how a relatively small air force mastered and evolved one of the world's most sophisticated multirole combat aircraft platforms. The authors' prose is precise and passionate, balancing technical rigour with compelling human narratives that will captivate both seasoned aviation enthusiasts and general readers alike. For anyone with an interest in Australian military history or the art of modern air power, this volume poses an irresistible question: what does it truly mean to build a nation's defence around a single, extraordinary aircraft?