1/72 F/A-18D Hornet M45-01 TUDM 2017 "20th Anniversary Scheme"Designed as a replacement for the A 4 Skyhawk and the A 7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F 14 Tomcat, the F A 18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier capable, supersonic, all weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F A 18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch