Hobby Master Airliner Series HL9019
Lockheed WV-2 Warning Star Diecast Model
USN VW-13, MK325, NAS Patuxent River, MD, 1960s |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed WV-2 Warning Star | | 7" | | 7.5" |
VW-13 (Airborne Early Warning Squadron 13) was commissioned September 1, 1955 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland but decommissioned in 1957 and on June 3 1958 VW-13 was re-commissioned. Though home base was NAS Paxtuxent River VW-13 was deployed to Argentia, Newfoundland flying the Atlantic Barrier along with VW-11 and VW-15. The Atlantic Barrier provided radar coverage to detect non authorized flights from entering North American airspace. On June 30, 1961 VW-13 was permanently deployed to Argentia. In August 1961 VW-13 deployed to Iceland and eventually did ship surveillance until decommissioning on July 30, 1965.
Designed as a stretched version of the successful Constellation design, the Super Constellation was first flown on October 13th, 1950. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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