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Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Model
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This is an absolutely stunningly detailedRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Modeldiecast model excellencewith the following premium key features:
- Premium RAAF 100th Anniversary Quality Model
- DetailedPrinted Graphics;
- Highly Collectable and Superior Quality
- "In flight, in a gear up configuration"or as a just after"take-off display"; or with"Gear down, in the landing configuration"or"free standing for taxiing dioramas";
- "Air brake Deployed or closed"
- "Pilot Figure" included;
- Two cockpit canopies enable you to choose to"display the cockpit canopy raised or closed";
- Multiple"Weapon Display"options;
- Realistic Landing Gear.
This beautifulExecutive StyleModelis a premier 'die cast' weighted Model, which are of limited availability over time.This is one of the most importantMilitary and RAAF aircraft modelsavailable to purchasein a terrific 1/72 scale. [See Size Section below.]
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Description'Space and Aviation Firsts'© 2024.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin-engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases with the capability of in-flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.
TheRoyal Australian Airforce(RAAF)has operatedMcDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft since 1984 purchasing 75 "A" and "B" variants. The Hornets entered service with the RAAF between 1984 and 1990, and 71 remained in operation as of 2017. The other four Hornets were destroyed in flying accidents during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Aircraft HistoryA21-117 623/ATF-117
Ordered 11/1981. Built as a Block 23, B model Hornet.Delivered 13/09/88.
AttendedAvalon Airshow 1992.
In Service 2OCU 26/10/02.Participated in Indy 2002 on the Gold Coast with Flyby's.
In Service 2OCU 16/06/2006.Noted wearing 2OCU markings 06/03/08.
Now retired from service and stored.
AboutRAAF No. 75 SQN(source Wikipedia)
No.75 Squadronis aRoyal Australia Air Force(RAAF)fighterunitbased atRAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. Thesquadronwasformed in 1942 and saw extensive action in theSouth West Pacific theatreof World War II operatingP-40 Kittyhawks. It was disbanded in 1948, butreformed the following year and operated jet aircraft throughout theCold War.The squadron was based in Maltafrom 1952 to 1954, flyingdeHavilland Vampires, andMalaysiafrom 1968 to 1983, withDassaultMirage IIIs, before returning to Australia.
The squadron was re-equipped withF/A-18 Hornetfighters andmoved to RAAF Base Tindal in 1988. It was placed on alert to support theAustralian-ledINTERFETpeacekeeping deployment toEast Timorin1999 and saw combat in 2003 as part of theAustralian contribution to theinvasion of IRAQ.
Mission Profile Australia[source RAAF and Wikipedia]
About the F/A-18A/B -The F/A-18A (single seat) and F/A-18B (twin seat) Hornets are multi-role fighter aircraft, capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. They are an integral part of Australia's air combat capability.
Based at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Tindal, the F/A-18A/B Hornets have been operated by:
- Number 75 Squadron, RAAF Base Tindal; and
- Number 77 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
In recent years, the Hornets have participated in a range of exercises including Exercise Bersama Lima and Exercise Bersama Shield in Malaysia, Exercise Red Flag in Alaska, and Exercise Pitch Black in the Northern Territory.
The fleet has undergone major electronic upgrades to ensure effective operations. Air Force's F/A-18A/B Hornets will be replaced with 72 advanced F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 2018.
The F/A-18A and F/A-18B Hornets can undertake:
- air interception;
- air combat;
- close air support of ground troops; and
- interception of enemy supply lines including shipping.
- The Hornet is also capable of air-to-air refueling from the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport.
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Size
This isRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Modelhas a:
Length approx 23.5 cms, 9.25 inches. Wingspan approx 12 cms, approx 4.75 inches.
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Conclusion
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Photo 1 A view of this stunningRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Model.
Photo 2- The real and magnificent A21-117 on short finals with everything 'hanging out'. [Credit Duan Zhu and courtesy of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF] not included]
Photos 3-4Different views of this stunningRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Model.
Photo 5- The real and magnificent A21-117 on short finals on the day of the Final Flight.[Credit James Saunders and courtesy of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]not included]
Photos 6-9Further views of this stunningRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Final Flight" A21-117No. 75 Squadron - Superior Diecast 1/72 Scale Model.
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