GeminiJets Gemini MACS GMRAF100
Boeing Poseidon MRA Mk 1 Diecast Model
RAF No.120 Sqn, ZP801 Pride of Moray, RAF Kinloss, Scotland, 2020 |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing Poseidon MRA Mk 1 | | 4" | | 3.75" |
On the 4th February 2020, No.120 (CXX) Squadron flew its new Maritime patrol aircraft the Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1, serial number ZP801 - "Pride of Moray", from NAS Jacksonville Florida to RAF Kinloss in Morayshire, Scotland. 120 Squadron have a long and proud Maritime Patrol history, and aptly they were the first RAF Squadron to operate American Maritime Patrol aircraft in 1941 when they utilised 20 converted Consolidated B-24A Liberator Bombers from RAF Nutts Corner in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland. During WWII the squadron was the RAF's highest scoring anti-submarine Squadron, with 14 confirmed kills credited, along with shared credits of three further kills and damaging eight other submarines. ZP801 is the first of nine Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1s ordered. It was handed over to the RAF on the 29th October 2019 at Boeing's facility in Seattle before being delivered to NAS Jacksonville on the 31st October 2019. The first fully RAF-crewed sortie on a Royal Air Force Poseidon took place on 4th December 2019, with a mixed 120 and 54 Squadron crew complement.
Designed as an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to replace the P-3 Orion, the P-8 Poseidon was first flown on April 25th, 2009. The aircraft is based on the 737-800 airliner. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GeminiJets "Gemini MACS" (Military Air Command Series) range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
GeminiJets "Gemini MACS" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
- Optional display stand available (sold separately) to display the aircraft "in flight".
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