Subject: Re: [ F-18 Hornet]
From: "Steve Bamford ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: "kairasp" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 01:22:28 -0800

Hi Kairasp,
I just wanted to let you know your article went on ARC today.  Thanks for sending it in.   

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com
 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: kairasp 
  To: Steve Branford 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 3:03 AM
  Subject: [ F-18 Hornet]

       

       

                           1/48 Revell F-18 C "Hornet"

                                 by Kairasp Daruwala

  This is my 1/48 Revell F-18C Hornet.This model was made OOB,kit decals were not usede as they cracked , spare F-18 decals were used.As its unusual designation indicates the F/A -18 Hornet is equally capable of performing both the air-to-air fighter and ait-to-ground attack missions. This multi-role combat aircraft is now one of the most important weapon system  in America's arsenal of defence.

  Originally developed from YF-17 , the F/A-18A single-seat version and the F/A-18B two-seat variant became the first Hornerts to reach  operational service.F/A-18D also a two-seater is in service with the Marines,and is the F/A-18C has now equips most of the front line figthter/attack squadrons  in both Navy & Marines.This version has been produced in greater number than any other Hornet variant.

  The versatility of the F/A-18C was demonstrated on January 17,1991, during the opening hours of Operation Desert Storm. As two Hornets 
  prepared to attack Iraqi airfield  with Mk 84, 2,000-pound bombs,they were attacked by two Iraqi MiG-21 Fishbeds.One MiG was destroyed by AIM-9 Sidewinder & the other by AIM-7 Sparrow missile,thus retaining their Bombs for the airfield after destroying the two Fishbeds.

  Testor paints were used ,top-side was painted Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320
  & the bottom Light Ghost Grey FS 36375,hope you like my model. :-) 

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