Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet, VFA-102 “Dimondbacks”, 50th Anniversary Livery 2005, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

• Air Power Series
• Highly detailed realistic collectible model
• Diecast & plastic parts, pad printed markings.
• Pilot figures, full weapons compliment
• Display stand included. Interchangeable landing gear
• Measures approximately: 10” L x 7.5” Wingspan
• Box dimensions: 10.6” L x 10.75” W x 3.25” D
• Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above

The McDonnell Douglas Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet is a twin-engine multi-role carrier-based aircraft. The “E” variant is single-seater while the “F” variant is a tandem-seat configuration. The “E” is a much larger, more advanced, and more capable variant of the F/A-18C. The Super variant can carry a larger array of weapons as well as more of them and can return to the carrier while still carrying unspent munitions, a big savings in dollars. The first F/A-18E flight was in 1995 and began delivery to the USN in 1999.

VF-102 was established on July 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida equipped with the F2H Banshee and then the F4D-1 Skyray followed by the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14A. After Jacksonville their home bases have been NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, NAS Lemoore, California where they were renamed VFA-102 training to use the new F/A-18F. Finally in 2003 the Diamondbacks moved to Atsugi, Japan. In 2005 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the squadron F/A-18F 165882 received an eye-catching paint scheme of red and white with a Diamondback snake on the tail.

This Hobby Master model is replica of Boeing F/A-18F “NF102” Bureau Number 165882 of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) based at  NAF Atsugi, Japan, Squadron 50th Anniversary 2005

As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18F features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.

This F/A-18F is a great addition to your diecast aircraft collection.

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