7.3K views · 123 reactions | Canadian MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CF-188A HORNET RIAT 2024 #riat2024 #f18hornet #airshow #aviation #avgeeksThe McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet began life as the Northrop YF-17 Cobra, which was chosen by the US Navy as a more survivable aircraft platform with two engines when compared to the YF-16. The F/A-18A Hornet entered operational service first with the US Marine Corps in 1983. | The Flying Duck77 | Facebook