{"product_id":"f-a-18c-u-s-navy-hornet-fighter-aircraft-vfa-82-marauders-with-display-stand-limited-edition-to-600-pieces-worldwide-1-72-diecast-model-by-jc-wings","title":"F\/A-18C U.S. Navy Hornet Fighter Aircraft \"VFA-82 Marauders\" with Display Stand Limited Edition to 600 pieces Worldwide 1\/72 Diecast Model by JC Wings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new 1\/72 scale diecast model of F\/A-18C U.S. Navy Hornet Fighter Aircraft \"VFA-82 Marauders\" with Display Stand Limited Edition to 600 pieces Worldwide die cast model by JC Wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes missile accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately Length- 9.25, Wingspan- 6.25 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOn July 13, 1987, VA-82 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 82 (VFA-82). With the delivery of the first aircraft in November 1987, VFA-82 became the first F\/A-18C squadron. In 1990, VFA-82 escorted the USS Constellation around the horn of South America on its way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for modernization: December 1990 found VFA-82 once again aboard the USS America, participating in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe Marauders flew 597 combat sorties, 1308.9 combat hours and delivered over 1.2 million pounds of ordnance over Iraq. During four months of combat operations, VFA-82 delivered over 440,000 pounds of ordnance and totaled over 3000 hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. VFA-82 was disestablished effective 30 Sept 2005 in accordance with a directive issued on July 5, 2005.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41633829060741,"sku":"JCW-72-F18-014","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/0581\/0309\/files\/JCW-72-F18-014-2__87239.jpg?v=1779053998","url":"https:\/\/rayray267.myshopify.com\/products\/f-a-18c-u-s-navy-hornet-fighter-aircraft-vfa-82-marauders-with-display-stand-limited-edition-to-600-pieces-worldwide-1-72-diecast-model-by-jc-wings","provider":"Ray \u0026 Riley accessories + More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}