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USMC Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet - VMA-223 "Bulldogs", Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)
USMC Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet - VMA-223 Bulldogs, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina [Low-Vis Scheme]

Hobby Master USMC Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet - VMA-223 'Bulldogs', Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina [Low-Vis Scheme]




 
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Hobby Master HA2608 USMC Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet - VMA-223 "Bulldogs", Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale) "Obsolete weapons do not deter."
- British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

The AV-8B Harrier II is a second generation vertical short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft based on the original British Harrier design of the late 1960's. Combining tactical mobility, responsiveness, reduced operating cost, and basing flexibility -- both afloat and ashore -- V/STOL aircraft are well-suited to the special combat and expeditionary requirements of the US Marine Corps.

The primary mission of the AV-8B Harrier II is to provide close air support to ground forces. Secondary missions include short range interdiction, fighter escort, deck launched interception, and combat air patrol (CAP).

After completing operational evaluation trials in March 1985, the USMC AV-8B Harrier II was formally approved for full production some six months later. A two-seat training version was introduced in 1987 and a night attack version entered service in late 1989.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a USMC AV-8B Harrier II jump jet that was attached to VMA-223, "Bulldogs", which was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 5-inches
Length: 7-3/4-inches

Release Date: December 2010

Historical Account: "Stone" - Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223) is a United States Marine Corps fixed wing attack squadron that consists of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The squadron uses "Stone" as its radio callsign.

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA)-223 is one of four AV-8B Harrier squadrons assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Its mission is to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance, and air-defense for Marine expeditionary forces.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Landing gear can be displayed in flight or in landed position
  • Plexiglass canopy
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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5 of 5 USMC AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet - VMA-223 "Bulldogs January 13, 2011
Reviewer: NC Collector from Durham, NC United States  
Outstanding in every way! Very fast shipping and great customer service!

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