1:72 scale premium diecast aircraft from the Hobby Master Airpower Series. McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
BuNo. 163508 AA/401 VFA-81 �Sunliners� CVW-17, USS Saratoga, (CV-60) 1991 Operation Desert Storm MiG-21 Killer.
Length 9 inches
Wingspan 8 inches
Features:
* Premium diecast metal construction with some plastic parts.
* Authentic panel lines, antennas, and surface details.
* Pad printed markings.
* Positionable landing gear.
* Authentic ordnance loads with placards.
* Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first production flight on April 12, 1980. The first 380 aircraft were F/A-18As and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases with the capability of in flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.
VFA-81 (Strike Fighter Squadron 81) the �Sunliners� was VF-81 until 4th February 1988 when they transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet. The squadron deployed three times on the USS Saratoga between 1990 and 1994. On 17th January 1991 while flying from USS Saratoga during Operation Desert Storm F/A-18s from VFA-81 destroyed two Iraqi MiG-21s. The first USN victory of ODS came when Lt. Commander Mark Fox destroyed an Iraqi MiG-21 with a Sidewinder missile. In March 1991 VFA-81 returned to what was then their home NAS Cecil Field, Florida.
PREORDER TERMS FOR THIS ITEM: WE WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD WHEN WE ARE PREPARING TO SHIP. (A temporary authorization may appear on your statement immediately after checkout and will autodelete in a couple of days). Delays or early arrivals often occur with Preorder ship dates so please DO NOT pin Xmas or Birthday hopes on Preordered merchandise. Preorders are subject to factory allocating and are filled on a first ordered, first shipped basis. Keeping in-stock and Preordered merchandise on separate tags will help us fill your order quickly and accurately.
Length 9 inches
Wingspan 8 inches
Features:
* Premium diecast metal construction with some plastic parts.
* Authentic panel lines, antennas, and surface details.
* Pad printed markings.
* Positionable landing gear.
* Authentic ordnance loads with placards.
* Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first production flight on April 12, 1980. The first 380 aircraft were F/A-18As and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases with the capability of in flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.
VFA-81 (Strike Fighter Squadron 81) the �Sunliners� was VF-81 until 4th February 1988 when they transitioned to the F/A-18C Hornet. The squadron deployed three times on the USS Saratoga between 1990 and 1994. On 17th January 1991 while flying from USS Saratoga during Operation Desert Storm F/A-18s from VFA-81 destroyed two Iraqi MiG-21s. The first USN victory of ODS came when Lt. Commander Mark Fox destroyed an Iraqi MiG-21 with a Sidewinder missile. In March 1991 VFA-81 returned to what was then their home NAS Cecil Field, Florida.
PREORDER TERMS FOR THIS ITEM: WE WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD WHEN WE ARE PREPARING TO SHIP. (A temporary authorization may appear on your statement immediately after checkout and will autodelete in a couple of days). Delays or early arrivals often occur with Preorder ship dates so please DO NOT pin Xmas or Birthday hopes on Preordered merchandise. Preorders are subject to factory allocating and are filled on a first ordered, first shipped basis. Keeping in-stock and Preordered merchandise on separate tags will help us fill your order quickly and accurately.
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