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

• Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of F/A-18C U.S. Navy Hornet Fighter Aircraft "VFA-82 Marauders" 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.