JCW-72-F18-014 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 acc

<ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Brand new box.</li> <li>Detailed exterior.</li> <li>True-to-scale detail.</li> <li>Officially licensed product.</li> <li>Includes missile accessories.</li> <li>Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.</li> <li>Dimensions approximately Length- 9.25, Wingspan- 6.25 inches.</li> <li>Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.</li> <li>It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.</li> <li>Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;">HISTORY ASPECTS:</span><br />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.&nbsp;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.</p>