F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in first flight

The U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet yesterday completed its first flight at McDonnell Douglas' St. Louis, facility, ahead of the contractor- set schedule. MDC had said flight would take place in December, The first F/A-18E/F prototype, designated E-1, flew for about 20 minutes. "This marks a...

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