{"product_id":"free-shipping-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18e-super-hornet-usn-vfa-151-uss-abraham-lincoln-2021-hm-172-ha5144","title":"McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18E Super Hornet \/ USN VFA-151, USS Abraham Lincoln, 2021 \/ HM 1:72  HA5144","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F\/A-18E Super Hornet \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN VFA-151 Vigilantes, NG400, USS Abraham Lincoln, 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHM 1:72  HA5144\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, F\/A-18E Super Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 151, VFA-151 Vigilantes, operated aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as part of Carrier Air Wing 9. During the deployment, the squadron flew air to air, strike, and maritime support missions in the Indo Pacific region, supporting US Navy presence and regional stability operations. VFA-151 employed the F\/A-18E in day and night operations, integrating with allied forces and carrier strike group assets. The deployment demonstrated the Super Hornet's versatility and reliability in sustained carrier operations, reinforcing the Sunliners' role as a frontline strike fighter squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F018\"\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F\/A-18E Super Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\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\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49731063873691,"sku":"HA5144","price":210.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/78168.jpg?v=1791919213","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18e-super-hornet-usn-vfa-151-uss-abraham-lincoln-2021-hm-172-ha5144","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}