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Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Model
Shipping within Australia is included OR Worldwide for a nominal fee as my gift to you.
F/A-18A Hornet A21-18was delivered to the RAAF on April 4th 1987 and served with No.3 Squad initially. It was built as a Block 17, A model Hornet.
One of the last F/A-18 A/B ClassicHornet aircraft to grace the skies over the Northern Territory is this distinctive "Magpie" Hornet.
This is the last commemorative paint scheme that Boeing Defence Australiaapplied to a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A/B Hornet ahead of No. 75 Squadron’s transition to the F-35A Lightning II. it is your opportunity to apply thepaint scheme that is the centerpiece of No. 75 Squadron’s crest, the "Magpie".
The squadron adopted the "Magpie" as it is a belligerent defendant of its young with the courage to attack, symbolic of the squadron’s wartime activities since World War II, and it embodies the squadron's motto which is to "Seek and Strike".
It’s bold and when you look at it; you know it is a No. 75 Squadron aircraft.
Here are some example display options andkey features:
- "In flight, in a gear up configuration"for just after take-offdisplay;or
- With"Gear down, in the landing configuration" or free standingfor taxiingdioramas;
- "Pilot Figure"included;
- Between the two tail fins"the Airbrake can also be showndeployedup or down";
- Multiple "Weapon Display" Options;
- Detailed Printed decals;
- Realistic Landing Gear.
This superior plastic model is of aircraft A21-18 and is simply an incredible detailed quality model in a 'larger size' and certainly one of the most beautiful plastic modelsavailable to purchase in a terrific 1/72 scale. [See Size Section Below]
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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.
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 atMaltafrom 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 have 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 refuelling from the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport.
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Size
ThisRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Modelhas sizing of:
Length 23.7 cms, approx 9.25 inches. Wingspan approx 16.2 cms, approx 6.3 inches.
No. of Parts - 76 pieces
Shipping
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Conclusion
TheRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scalepremium quality modelis a must have example ofRoyal Australian Air Forceaircraft History.
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Photo 1 -The cover of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Model Box
Photo 2 - The realRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron -on touchdown [courtesy of theRoyal Australian Air Force not included]
Photo 3 -The array of Parts; Plans and Decals of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Model
Photo 4 -The real and beautifulRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadronin flight [courtesy of theRoyal Australian Air Force not included]
Photo 5 -The beautiful Decals and Information Sheet of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Model Note: The two 'Magpies' for the Tail FIns
Photo 6 -The impressiveRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron parked on the ramp at Tindal[courtesy of theRoyal Australian Air Force not included]
Photo 7 - Another view of the Model Box and associated Parts of theRoyal Australian Air Force [RAAF]F/A-18A Hornet "Magpie" A21-18No. 75 Squadron - Limited Edition Plastic 1/72 Scale Model
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