HOBBY MASTER 1/72 US NAVY MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F/A-18 HORNET VFA-127 (HA3565)
$199.00 (Ex Tax: $180.91)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 US NAVY MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F/A-18 HORNET VFA-127 (HA3565) by Hobby Master.
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 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.
VA-127 was established in 1962 and became VFA-127 on March 1, 1987. In the beginning the unit was known as “Royal Blues”, nicknamed “Batmen” but in 1981 they became “Cylons”. VFA-127 was designated as the Navy aggressor squadron. VFA-127 called NAS Fallon home from October 1, 1987 until March 23, 1996 when they were disestablished. VFA-127 operated the F/A-18A/B Hornet from March 1992 until dissolution in 1996. The excess aircraft were sent to other units or sold to other countries. 162416 was sold to Spain in 1995 and became C.15-75.
This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and includes extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Corgi, Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Witty Wings, Century Wings, NG Models and Aviation72.
Includes display stand.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 10 cm |
| Length | 23.5cm |
| Wingspan | 17cm |
| Aircraft Family | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F/A-18 HORNET |
| Registration | VFA-127 |
| Brand | HOBBY MASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBY MASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
