JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-A7-002 Vought A-7E Corsair II Diecast Model USN VA-113 Stingers, NF300, USS Ranger, 1975 | Limited Edition 500 Pieces Worldwide |
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1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Vought A-7E Corsair II | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
US Navy Fighter Squadron 113 (VF-113) Stingers was established on July 15th, 1948 at NAS San Diego, flying the F8F Bearcat. In Mach 1950, the squadron transitioned to the F4U Corsair and flew combat missions in Korea from the USS Philippine Sea. After two combat tours in Korea, the squadron was moved to NAS Miramar and began flying the F9F-1 Panther in 1952 and later the F9F-8 Cougar when it was re-designated Attack Squadron 113 (VA-113) in 1956. The Stingers saw combat once more when they were later deployed to Vietnam, first aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and then later aboard the USS Enterprise where they upgraded to the A-4F Skyhawk. After returning to the US in 1968, the squadron transitioned to the A-7 Corsair II and was soon sent back to Vietnam aboard the USS Ranger. After 17 years with the A-7, the Stingers adopted the F/A-18C Hornet in 1984 and was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113). In 2016, the Stingers made the last operational flight of the legacy Hornet before upgrading to the F/A-18E Super Hornet that it still flies today from its current homebase of NAS Oceana, Virginia.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
JC's 1:72 scale F-14 offers collectors many wonderful features at an economical price. In designing this model, close attention has been paid to small details such as the opening cockpit with correct hydraulic actuator arm, air data sensors and pitot tubes. Adjustable parts include deployable speed brakes, independently movable stabilators, twins with movable rudders and swing-wings with the full range of motion. As a bonus, this model is also the first to feature a deployable arrestor hook. Variants in this series include an F-14A with P&W TF30 exhaust nozzles, and B and D variants with upgraded exhaust nozzles.
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The JC Wings "1:72 Military" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
JC Wings 1:72 Military 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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