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F/A-18C U.S. Navy Hornet Fighter Aircraft "VFA-82 Marauders" with Display Stand Limited Edition to 600 pieces Worldwide 1/72 Diecast Model by JC Wings

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JCW-72-F18-014
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Product Description

  • Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of F/A-18C U.S. Navy Hornet Fighter Aircraft "VFA-82 Marauders" with Display Stand Limited Edition to 600 pieces Worldwide die cast model by JC Wings.
  • Brand new box.
  • Detailed exterior.
  • True-to-scale detail.
  • Officially licensed product.
  • Includes missile accessories.
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Dimensions approximately Length- 9.25, Wingspan- 6.25 inches.
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
  • It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
  • HISTORY ASPECTS:
  • On July 13, 1987, VA-82 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 82 (VFA-82). With the delivery of the first aircraft in November 1987, VFA-82 became the first F/A-18C squadron. In 1990, VFA-82 escorted the USS Constellation around the horn of South America on its way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for modernization: December 1990 found VFA-82 once again aboard the USS America, participating in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
  • The Marauders flew 597 combat sorties, 1308.9 combat hours and delivered over 1.2 million pounds of ordnance over Iraq. During four months of combat operations, VFA-82 delivered over 440,000 pounds of ordnance and totaled over 3000 hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. VFA-82 was disestablished effective 30 Sept 2005 in accordance with a directive issued on July 5, 2005.

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