POSTAGE STAMP 1/150  PS5338-3

F/A-18C VFA-131 WILDCATS

The F/A-18C Hornet is a multi-role fighter jet developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrup in the 1970s. With a top speed of Mach 1.8, it was the first modern jet designed for ground and air missions. It is a superb warplane whose main missions are fleet air defence, fighter escort, interception, combat air patrol, suppression of enemy air defence, air interdiction and close air support, among others. The VFA-131 “Wildcats” squadron is based in Virginia, its mission is to project power, both ashore and at sea, and to defend the fleet against any and all threats. This die-cast metal aircraft is available in 1:150 scale with plastic support and the model is approximately 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 3 1/8 inches.