McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet "20 years" - No. A21-26, RAAF, 2005

Hobby Master 1/72 HA3556

Limited Edition of 700 Pieces 

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

Designed as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber.

F/A-18A Hornet A21-26 was delivered to the RAAF on March 31, 1988 and became the first aircraft to be assigned to 75 Squadron. The aircraft first flew with 75 Squadron in April and in September 1988 both 75 Squadron and A21-26 arrived at RAAF Tindal.

In 2005, the aircraft received a special paint scheme to mark the 20th Anniversary of Hornet operations with the RAAF and was first shown at the Avalon Airshow that year. Over its service time; A21-26
spent time with 3SQN, 75SQN, 77SQN, 2OCU and ARDU.

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.

• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

• Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.

• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.

• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.