F18 FIGHTER, AIRPLANE, GOLD BAR, USA FORGE, F-16, 1947, IN SOUTH AFRICA

F18 Fighter, Airplane, Gold Bar, USA Forge, F-16, 1947, Fighting Falcon Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Metal Purity:    Gold Plated, Gilded Box:   Year of Issue:   Weight:   1 oz CoA:   Face Value:   Dimensions:   45x28 mm     Quality:       Mintage:     New bar with capsule The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (F/A designation for Fighter/Attack). Designed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop, the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations. The U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, has used the Hornet since 1986. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.