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US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter - 166434, VFA-14 "Tophatters", 90th Anniversary, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), March 2009 (1:72 Scale)
Hobby Master US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter - 166434, VFA-14 "Tophatters", 90th Anniversary, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), March 2009

Hobby Master US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter - 166434, VFA-14 "Tophatters", 90th Anniversary, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), March 2009




 
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Hobby Master HA5101 US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter - 166434, VFA-14 "Tophatters", 90th Anniversary, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), March 2009 (1:72 Scale) "The oldest and boldest."
- Motto of VFA-14 "Tophatters"

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 US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the VFA-14 "Tophatters", and commemorating their 90th Anniversary, which occurred on March 2009. Sold Out!

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

Release Date: January 2017

Historical Account: "Top Hatters" - The Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14) "Tophatters" are a United States Navy fighter attack squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore. They fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet, and are the Navy's oldest active squadron, having formed in 1919. Their callsign is Camelot, and their tail code is NG.

Since its inception the squadron has flown 23 different type aircraft, had its designation changed fourteen times, operated from 20 different aircraft carriers (and several battleships) and had 81 commanding officers (the 82nd is now in command).

Over the years the squadron has been assigned many different missions, including patrol and observation in its early years, and scouting, attack, fighter, bombing and forward air control missions when it became associated with carrier-based operations. The squadron adopted the classic Top Hat as its squadron patch and called themselves the "High Hats".
Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Comes with interchangeable landing gear
  • Opening plexiglass canopy
  • Full weapons loadout
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Seated pilot figure included
  • Comes with display stand

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