ST. LOUIS — One of the Navy’s most important fighter aircrafts has deep roots in St. Louis.
The first F/A -18E Super Hornet was built a few miles away from Lambert Airport, where it took its first flight 30 years ago.
“We have people that have built entire careers designing and working on this airplane. It means a ton to the people that are here. It is an iconic part of what we’ve done here in Saint Louis,” said Mark Sears, vice president and program manager of Fighter Programs at Boeing…