E-2C Hawkeye Diecast Model, USN VAW-122 Steel Jaws, AE601, USS Forrestal
HM-HA4810Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4810 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman E-2C Hawkeye | 9.75" | 13.5" |
VAW-122 was established April 1, 1967 and named the Hummer Gators. The Squadron spent the next nine months aboard the USS America (CV-66) and became the first East Coast E-2 Squadron and later were assigned the call-sign Steeljaws. The squadron traveled the world north to south and east to west providing support for Middle East operations and drug interdiction elsewhere. On July 8, 1991 on board the USS Forrestal E-2C 161343 AE-601 was lost to an onboard fire immediately after a catapult shot. All five crew members safely bailed out.