Hobby Master HA3558 1/72 F/A-18A Hornet - A21-39 RAAF No. 77 Sqn "1985-2020 33 Years Hornet"

Die-Cast Model

Hobby Master HA3558 1/72 F/A-18A Hornet - A21-39, RAAF No. 77 Sqn, "1985-2020 33 Years Hornet"

DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet, A21-39
"1985-2020 33 Years Hornet" Scheme
RAAF No. 77 Sqn
RAAF Williamtown, Australia, 2020

F/A-18A Hornet A21-39 was ordered by the RAAF in late 1981 and delivered in late 1988 and went into service with 3 Squadron. Eventually the aircraft was transferred to 77 Squadron at the RAAF base in Williamtown, NSW. In 2020 this aircraft was given a special paint scheme consisting of a dark green spine and tail with "1985-2020 33 Years Hornet" painted in white on the tail. The inside surface of the tails had an oriental lion image, the same as on the 77 Squadron crest.

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