F/A-18 E/F Stars & Stripes Structured Twill Cap

The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a versatile, twin-engine, carrier-based multirole fighter introduced by Boeing in 1999, serving as the backbone of the U.S. Navy's strike and air superiority missions. With advanced avionics, a top speed of Mach 1.8, and the ability to carry a wide range of weapons, it excels in both air-to-air combat and ground attack roles. The Super Hornet has achieved air-to-air kills, notably in June 2017, when a U.S. Navy F/A-18E shot down a Syrian Su-22 over Syria. Proven in conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, it features extended range, increased payload, and reduced radar cross-section compared to the original Hornet, making it a critical part of modern naval aviation. Why are the stripes vertical? Great question - and you're absolutely right that the U.S. flag is usually displayed with horizontal stripes. But in this design, we’ve reimagined the flag as an artistic tribute rather than a literal representation. We chose to depict the flag as if it were hanging vertically from above, similar to how it might appear draped at a hangar entrance or suspended during a ceremony. This vertical orientation allows the iconic silhouette of the aircraft to really shine -with the red and white stripes running the length of the fuselage, it creates a bold, centred look while still honouring the flag’s spirit and symbolism.