hornet (jet fighter plane)

Caroline Johnson, a F-18 Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) in the United States Navy, recounts her time during her deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bush, when she flew missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. She was the first woman to fly in combat in Iraq since 2011 and was the first woman to drop bombs on ISIS.

Describes the history of fighter planes and their use in today's military.

"Engaging images accompany information about F/A-18E/F Super Hornets."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighter, its specifications, engine, weapons, and combat history, and includes a glossary of terms.

Follows a class of eight men and women through the process of learning to fly the FA-18 Hornet, the Navy's most advanced fighter plane.

Presents information about different models of the F/A-18E Super Hornet, an attack fighter used by the U.S. military, with photographs, covering their weapons, features, and primary missions.

Examines the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and provides details on its performance and capabilities, its firepower, and combat readiness.