{"product_id":"free-shipping-northrop-f-5n-tiger-ii-usn-vfc-111-sun-downers-key-west-fl-2014-hm-172-ha3383","title":"Northrop F-5N Tiger II \/ USN VFC-111 Sun Downers,  Key West, FL, 2014 \/ HM 1:72  HA3383","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorthrop F-5N Tiger II\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN VFC-111 Sun Downers, Red 117, NAS Key West, FL, 2014\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHM 1:72  HA3383\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVFC-111, also known as the \"Sun Downers,\" is a U.S. Navy Reserve fighter squadron that operates the F-5N Tiger II. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, and plays a crucial role in adversary training, simulating enemy aircraft in air combat training exercises. The F-5N Tiger II is a lightweight, highly maneuverable aircraft, ideal for this purpose. VFC-111's mission is to provide realistic air combat training to enhance the combat readiness of Navy and Marine Corps aviators. Like other \"Agressor Squadrons\", VFC-111 aircraft are often painted in color schemes that are representative of foreign air forces that currently pose a potential threat to US interests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F005\"\u003eNorthrop F-5N Tiger II \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in part to meet the US Navy's demand for a low-cost, low-maintenance fighter to operate from escort carriers, the F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959. Development of the F-5 continued even after the withdrawal of naval escort carriers, and the aircraft eventually evolved into the light supersonic “Freedom Fighter”, serving US allies during the Cold War and as a supersonic trainer in the USA. The second-generation F-5 (“Tiger II”) also served US allies, but because it was small and maneuverable like a MiG, it was also used by the US military as a trainer and “aggressor”, acting as the opposing force during military wargames.\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":49050625966235,"sku":"HA3383","price":165.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/71639.jpg?v=1791915735","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-northrop-f-5n-tiger-ii-usn-vfc-111-sun-downers-key-west-fl-2014-hm-172-ha3383","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}