This is a gold dusted salmon of a demo from the Royal Canadian Air Force CF188A of the 425 TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON / CF18 DEMO TEAM on Wednesday's practice display at RAF Fairford.

What are the differences between Canada's CF18 Hornet and the usual F18 Hornets? Well the CF18 are carrier based Hornets with a few modifications. The really cool difference is primitive but very effective; a false canopy! There is a painted false canopy directly underneath the fuselage of the Hornet, right below the real cockpit. The idea is cause confusion when engaging in dogfights, causing some disorientation to enemy pilots. Pilots engaging in dogfights rely on keeping a physical visual lock on their opponent, so seeing the fake cockpit would confuse or disorientate their opponent. The RCAF decided to keep all of the features that come standard as a carrier jet such as carrier strengthened tailhook, reinforced landing gear and even the folding wings.

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