F/A-18A Hornet Diecast Model, USN Blue Angels, #1, 2011
JC-JCW-72-F18-004Product Details
JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-F18-004 |
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| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet | 9.25" | 6.25" |
The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, popularly known as the Blue Angels, first performed in 1946 and is currently the oldest formal flying aerobatic team. The squadron's six demonstration pilots fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year, where they still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in their aerial displays in 1946. Since their inception, the "Blues" have flown a variety of different aircraft types for more than 427 million spectators worldwide.
On November 8, 1986 the Blue Angels completed their 40th anniversary year during ceremonies unveiling their present aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the first multi-role fighter/attack aircraft. The power and aerodynamics of the Hornet allows them to perform a slow, high angle of attack "tail sitting" maneuver, and to fly a "dirty" (landing gear down) formation loop, the last of which is not duplicated by the Thunderbirds.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".