Franklin Mint Armour 1/48 B11B196 F-18 Hornet US Navy Blue Angels. New never displayed, but no COA. Box shows shelf wear. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather carrier-capable multi-role fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets. Designed in the 1970s for service with the U. Marine Corps, the Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations. It has been the aerial demonstration aircraft for the U. Navy’s Blue Angels since 1986. Its primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its contemporaries. PICTURE IS OF ACTUAL ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. If only a P. If item is received and is broken, please keep all original inner packing and box.