Hobby Master HA2626 1/72 EAV-8B Matador (Harrier) II Plus - VA.1B-24 Spanish Navy Escuadrilla 009

Die-Cast Model

Hobby Master HA2626 1/72 EAV-8B Matador (Harrier) II Plus - VA.1B-24, Spanish Navy Escuadrilla 009

DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
McDonnell Douglas EAV-8B Matador (Harrier) II Plus, VA.1B-24
Armada Espanola Escuadrilla 009 Cobra
NAS Rota, Spain, 2019

In January 1996 8 EAV-8B+ were delivered to the Spanish Navy. These aircraft were assigned to the 009 Escuadrilla in a fighter attack role. EAV-8B had a previous serial of 165028 and c/n E13/SP-01. Before 2003 these aircraft only displayed individual codes but from then on displayed aircraft serials. For the 2019 RIAT (Royal International Air Tattoo) EAV-8B VA.1B-24 from the NAS Rota was one of two aircraft attending. The aircraft carried a special tail scheme composed of the Spanish national colors, AIR TATTOO with a cobra sitting on top.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series die-cast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screw heads