Hobby Master HA3556 1/72 F/A-18A Hornet - A21-26 RAAF No. 75 Sqn "20th Anniv. of Hornet Ops"

Die-Cast Model

Hobby Master HA3556 1/72 F/A-18A Hornet - A21-26, RAAF No. 75 Sqn, "20th Anniv. of Hornet Ops"

DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet, A21-26
"20th Anniversary of Hornet Ops" Scheme
RAAF No. 75 Sqn
RAAF Tindal, Australia, 2005

F/A-18A Hornet A21-26 was delivered to the RAAF on March 31, 1988 and became the first aircraft to be assigned to 75 Squadron. The aircraft first flew with 75 Squadron in April and in September 1988 both 75 Squadron and A21-26 arrived at RAAF Tindal. In 2005 the aircraft received a special paint scheme to mark the 20th Anniversary of Hornet operations with the RAAF and was first shown at the Avalon Airshow that year. Over its service time; A21-26 spent time with 3SQN, 75SQN, 77SQN, 2OCU and ARDU.

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