JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-F18-020
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet Diecast Model
USN VFA-113 Stingers, AA300, USS Carl Vinson, 2011 | Limited Edition
300
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | | 9.25" | | 6.25" |
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In 2011, while deployed aboard USS Carl Vinson, VFA-113 Stingers applied a striking Super Bee paint scheme to one of their F/A-18C Hornets, flown by the Commander of the Air Group. The aircraft featured bold black and yellow striping inspired by the squadron's Stinger identity, with high visibility markings across the tail and fuselage. The design stood out on the flight line and during carrier operations, symbolizing both heritage and renewed operational capability. Flown by the CAG, the jet represented leadership within the air wing while showcasing squadron pride, making it one of the most recognizable and photographed Hornets of that deployment. Designed as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. JC's 1:72 scale F/A-18 series includes the single-seat F/A-18C, the two-seat F/A-18D Hornet and the more modern single-seat F/A-18E and two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. Witty's has taken steps to make this model one of the finest on the market, and one of this mold's highlights is a correct hydraulic actuator, which supports a canopy that is made of very clear, thin plastic. Other details include movable elevators, a deployable speed brake that can be held open with the hinged hydraulic actuator, detailed landing gear struts, doors and wells, and independently hinged stabilators and rudders that remain firmly in place when adjusted. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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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