{"product_id":"1-72-f-18-freedom-250-161947-nasa-joint-base-edwards-4th-july-2026","title":"1\/72 F-18 \"Freedom 250\" 161947, NASA, Joint Base, Edwards, 4th July, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNASA's Hornet in full patriotic colours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, California, repainted two of its jets in a red, white and blue \"Freedom 250\" scheme. One was this two-seat F\/A-18B Hornet, 161947 (N867NA). The paintwork was completed in Spokane, Washington, in early July 2026, ahead of the Freedom 250 flyover over Washington, DC, on 4 July 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fins retain NASA emblems on the outer faces, with a thirteen-star \"Freedom 250\" emblem on the inner faces. This model pairs with the matching NASA F-15 in the same scheme (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable undercarriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Hobby Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 4895173425592\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18B Hornet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: 161947 (N867NA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperator: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicted: Edwards, California, 4 July 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48230818447516,"sku":"HA35001","price":204.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/HA35001.jpg?v=1793656108","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/1-72-f-18-freedom-250-161947-nasa-joint-base-edwards-4th-july-2026","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}