" ON GUARD WE STAND - CF - 18 HORNET "
Len Krenzler

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Signed by LCol (Ret) Laurie Hawn "Hawnski" (see below)

First Canadian Pilot to be Checked Out in the CF-18 - November, 1982

This scene is a combined effort of artists Len Krenzler and Robert Landry
in honour of the mighty CF-18 Hornet. The CF-18s, along with the
outstanding men and women who fly and maintain them have
guarded our borders since 1982.

Beginning in 1978 Canada held a competition between the F-16
and the F-18 to become Canada's new fighter replacing the aging
CF-101 and CF-104. The F-18 was chosen for a number of
reasons including its two engines and its reliability and range.

The F-18 was one of the first modern fighters designed with
reliability and ease of maintenance as a priority which has
been an asset in Canada's remote locations. Its extra strong
landing gear designed for carrier landings is great for
short or rough runways.

The CF-18 can fly at 1.8 times the speed of sound, can carry
a respectable bomb load of 17,000 pounds and a wide variety
of missiles and other weapons. It also carries a 6 barrel 20mm
gatling gun capable of firing 100 rounds per second!

Each of the CF-18's engines produces 16,000 pounds of thrust
and along with its great low speed handling and vertical climbing
ability has made it an airshow favorite.

The CF-18s have served in many locations including Kosovo
and Desert Storm while constantly protecting Canada's vast borders.

Constant upgrades have ever increased its capability and the
exceptional service of the CF-18s will continue for many years to come.

 

On Guard We Guard - Len Krenzler

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