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US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter - "100", VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters," USS Abraham Lincoln *CVN-72), 2012 (1:72 Scale)
US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter - "100", VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters," USS Abraham Lincoln *CVN-72), 2012

Hobby Master US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter - "100", VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters," USS Abraham Lincoln *CVN-72), 2012




 
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Hobby Master HA5122 US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter - "100", VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters," USS Abraham Lincoln *CVN-72), 2012 (1:72 Scale) "Victory"
- VF-103 radio callsign

The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are twin-engine carrier-capable multirole fighter aircraft variants based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat and F/A-18F tandem-seat variants are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet has an internal 20 mm M61 rotary cannon and can carry air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface weapons. Additional fuel can be carried in up to five external fuel tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air refueling system.

Designed and initially produced by McDonnell Douglas, the Super Hornet first flew in 1995. Full-rate production began in September 1997, after the merger of McDonnell Douglas and Boeing the previous month. The Super Hornet entered service with the United States Navy in 1999, replacing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, which was retired in 2006; the Super Hornet serves alongside the original Hornet. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), which has operated the F/A-18A as its main fighter since 1984, ordered the F/A-18F in 2007 to replace its aging F-111C fleet. RAAF Super Hornets entered service in December 2010.

Pictured here is a gorgeous 1:72 scale diecast replica of a United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the VFA-103 "Jolly Rogers" then embarked upon the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) during 2012. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 7-1/2-inches
Length: 9-inches

Release Date: December 2021

Historical Account: "Fighting Two" - During the 2002-2003 deployment, the final cruise with the Tomcat, VF-2 participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom flying a wide range of missions including reconnaissance, close air support, CAP and strike missions. On February 28th, 2003, during Operation Southern Watch, a VF-2 aircraft delivered the 1st Tomcat JDAM in combat. During this deployment, VF-2 flew 483 sorties and dropped 294 Laser-guided bomb's/JDAMs/MK-82 bombs.

On July 1st, 2003, VF-2 was re-designated VFA-2, and began transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet receiving its first aircraft on October 6th, 2003.

VFA-2 deployed to the Western Pacific aboard USS Abraham Lincoln with CVW-2 in October 2004. They returned in March 2005 after supporting Operation Unified Assistance which provided humanitarian support to Southeast Asia after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

In 2006, VFA-2 and CVW-2 embarked on a WESTPAC deployment. On March 13th, 2008, VFA-2 embarked with CVW-2 aboard USS Abraham Lincoln on a 7-month deployment to the Persian Gulf, returning home on October 8th.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Comes with interchangeable landing gear
  • Opening plexiglass canopy
  • Full weapons loadout
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Seated pilot figures included
  • Comes with display stand

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