Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2605
BAe AV-8B Harrier II Diecast Model
USMC VMA-311 Tomcats, 1999| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| BAe AV-8B Harrier II | | 7.75" | | 5" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of May 2010 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
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VMA-311 “Tomcats” received their new AV-8B Harriers in 1988. On August 11, 1990 the squadron deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. VMA-311 was the first Marine fixed-wing unit to arrive there as well as being the most forward deployed fixed-wing unit. Another first for the Tomcats came mid January 1991 when they became the first squadron to use AV-8Bs in combat when four aircraft destroyed an Iraqi artillery position. The 311 returned to their home base in Yuma, Arizona in April 1991. On April 9, 1992, the Tomcats received their first Night Attack AV-8B and were formally assigned as a night attack squadron. In May 1996 until September 1999 some of the 311 aircraft were stationed at NAF (Naval Air Facility) Kadena in Japan. One of the aircraft that went was BuNo. 164117 c/n 194 but for this assignment wore the tail code ET-55. In May 1999 this aircraft received its shark mouth paint scheme.
The Harrier—a British-designed military jet capable of Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL)—was first flown on August 31st, 1966. Versions are in use by several NATO countries, including the United States, Spain, and Italy. Control nozzles apply downward thrust, which allows the Harrier to behave as a helicopter and take off vertically or use a minimum of runaway distance to achieve forward momentum. The Harrier is typically operated from small aircraft carriers, and its high-tech radar gives it the ability to fly without much support. Retired by the Royal Navy in 2006, the U.S. F-35 will replace the Harrier sometime in 2010.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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