{"product_id":"1-72-f-a-18c-vfa-113buno164682-2005","title":"1\/72 F\/A18C VFA113BuNo164682 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eHobby Master - 1\/72 F\/A-18C VFA-113BuNo164682 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F\/A-18C 164682 c\/n 1115\/C296 flew with VFA-113 in 2004 and 2005 assigned to the USS John C. Stennis, named after a U.S. Senator who served for 41 years. VFA-113 was established on July 15, 1948 as VF-113 Stingers, redesignated VA-113 in 1965 and VFA-113 in March 1983 when they became equipped with the F\/A-18A. VFA-113 flew the F\/A-18A until 1992 when they received the F\/A-18C. The Stingers have participated in the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraq War and Operation Inherent Resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Scale 1:72\u003cbr\u003e- Length: 9.25\" Width: 6.25\"\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41265165303964,"sku":"HA3540","price":145.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA3540.jpg?v=1644248335","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/1-72-f-a-18c-vfa-113buno164682-2005","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}