Century Wings Vought A-7E Corsair II USN VA-72 USS John F. Kennedy CAG 1:72

Description: This listing is for a new Century Wings Vought A-7E Corsair II USN VA-72 Blue Hawks, AC400, CAG, USS John F. Kennedy, Desert Storm Homecoming, 1991 Die-cast Model. This model was released in 2008 with only 1,800 pieces distributed world wide. The outer box has some scuff marks . Model in the photos belongs to my collection. Scale: 1/72 Length: 7.75" Width: 6.5" (wingspan) US Navy Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) Blue Hawks was the new designation given to VF-72 on January 3rd, 1956. The squadron transitioned from the F9F Panther to the A-4 Skyhawk before upgrading to the A-7 Corsair II in January, 1970. The Blue Hawks deployed many times with the A-7 on various Nimitz class carriers. The squadron's final deployment was aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in 1991 and flew combat missions during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After returning from the Gulf, the squadron was disestablished on June 30th, 1991. The CAG aircraft #AC400 was painted in this stunning desert camouflage scheme for the squadron's return trip. In addition to wearing the "Desert Storm" title, the aircraft has several "Camel" symbols below the canopy rail, indicating the number of missions flown during Operation Desert Storm. Vought A-7E Corsair IIDesign as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. Century Wings 1:72 die-cast airplanes feature: Die-cast metal construction with some plastic componentsRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface detailsPad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decalsOpening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiorsSelected moveable control surfacesInterchangeable extended/retracted landing gearPresentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"Detailed removable pilot and crew figuresAuthentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placardsAccurately detailed underside with concealed screw headsMany limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity

Price: 329.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-27T20:20:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 16.95 USD