Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4626
Lockheed F-35B Lightning II Diecast Model
USMC VMFA-224 Fighting Bengals, WK00, MCAS Beaufort, SC, December 2025 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-35B Lightning II | | 8.5" | | 5.75" |
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In December 2025, USMC VMFA-224 "Fighting Bengals" continued its transition to the F-35B Lightning II at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina. The squadron had officially redesignated from VMFA(AW)-224 in June after retiring its F/A-18D Hornets, ending more than 32 years of Hornet operations. VMFA-224 began receiving F-35Bs later in 2025, including aircraft recorded with the unit in December. The transition brought fifth generation stealth, advanced sensors, information fusion, and short takeoff and vertical landing capability to the historic Bengals. The F-35B enables VMFA-224 to operate from amphibious assault ships and austere expeditionary airfields. Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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