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Product Description:
Operator: Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Registration: A21-27
Livery: 2016 ‘100th Anniversary of No. 3 Sqn.‘ colours, RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia
Features: Detachable landing gear and ordnance loads, with adjustable control surfaces (elevators & rudders)
Included Accessories: Display stand, numbered collectors card and detailed crew figure(s)
On October 28, 2016 an important celebration was held by the RAAF at base Williamtown, NSW. It was the Centenary of the RAAF 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Squadrons that were formed in 1916. One of the special paint schemes for this historic event was completed for the 3rd Squadron aircraft F/A-18A A21-27. The paint scheme commemorates the 3rd Squadron 2nd highest scoring ACE’s P-40E Kittyhawk that wore desert camo scheme. Wing Commander R. Bobby Gibbes was twice the 3rd Squadron CO and had 10 victories, DSO, DFC and Bar.
Additional Information:
Manufacturer: JC Wings Military
Product Number: JCW-72-F18-016
Units Produced: 500 pieces worldwide
Scale: 1:72
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