{"product_id":"douglas-a-4g-skyhawk-ran-805-sqn-883n-13-hmas-melbourne-1980-hobby-master-172-ha1430","title":"Douglas A-4G Skyhawk RAN 805 Sqn, 883\/N-13, HMAS Melbourne, 1980 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA1430","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDouglas A-4G Skyhawk\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eRoyal Australian Navy 805 Sqn, 883\/N-13, HMAS Melbourne, 1980\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA1430\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eIn October 1965 the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) decided to purchase 10 A-4 Skyhawks 8 single-seat and 2 dual-seats. A-4G Skyhawk 883\/N13-154904 was delivered to the RAN in November 1967. In January 1968 the aircraft was assigned to VF-805 and spent time onboard HMAS Melbourne. In 1982 HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned so aircraft from VF-805 were assigned to VF-724. In July 1984 883 was sold to the RNZAF as NZ6212 and upgraded to an A-4K variant. The aircraft was stored in 2001 and in 2012 sold to Draken International as N142EM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0007ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouglas A-4G Skyhawk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to replace the antiquated, propeller-driven AD Skyraider, the A-4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22, 1954. Douglas exceeded the original design requirements by delivering a carrier-capable aircraft that was only half the Navy's weight specification and so compact that it did not need folding wings. The A-4 was the first to use \"buddy\" air-to-air refueling (an A-4 could refuel other aircraft of the same type), which was helpful when operating in remote locations where dedicated tankers were impractical. The A-4 served the US Navy until 2003 and remained the preferred warplane for the Marine Corps until the 1980s, even after the introduction of the A-7 Corsair II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/range\/diecast-model\/aircraft\/hobby-master-air-power-series\/72\"\u003eHobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1e00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613164495003,"sku":"HA1430","price":132.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/45534.jpg?v=1791901712","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/douglas-a-4g-skyhawk-ran-805-sqn-883n-13-hmas-melbourne-1980-hobby-master-172-ha1430","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}