Due to Switzerlands mountainous terrain with steep landing approaches at airfields such as Meiringen, the purchase of the F/A-18 Hornet in the mid-90s was against the trend of the ubiquitous F-16 used in the rest of Europe. This has proven to be a sound decision. Now, in the second half of its service life, a successor is being considered by the Swiss Air Force, but we can expect to see Alpine Hornets until around 2030. This book takes a look at the service of the Hornet since its introduction to the Swiss Air Force in 1997. Every Hornet is highlighted with at least a full-page portrait, some showing changes throughout its life.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Parsons, Gary
Title
Alpine Hornets. F/A-18 in the Swiss Air Force
Details
Engliush text, paperback, around 120 colour photos, large landscape format. 124 pages.
