{"product_id":"lockheed-s-3b-viking-usn-vs-33-screwbirds-uss-john-c-stennis-op-enduring-freedom-2002-hobby-master-172-ha4913","title":"Lockheed S-3B Viking \/  Screwbirds, USS John C Stennis, Op. Enduring Freedom 2002 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA4913","description":"\u003ch1\u003e(Preorder)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eLockheed S-3B Viking\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN VS-33 Screwbirds, NG700, USS John C. Stennis, Operation Enduring Freedom 2002\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA4913\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-3A 160155 c\/n 394A-1137 joined the USN on September 25, 1976 with VS-30 \"Diamond Cutters\" until 1983. In 1990 the aircraft was upgraded to an S-3B and in 2000 was assigned to VS-33. The \"Screwbirds\" transitioned to the S-3B in 1991 and 1993 they became a \"Sea Control Squadron\" reflecting the multi-role mission of this new aircraft. The actual full name of VS-33 is \"World Famous and Internationally Traveled Screwbirds\". From November 12 2001 until May 28, 2002 VS-33 was onboard USS Stennis flying in support of \"Operation Enduring Freedom\"\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_BMR_S003\"\u003eLockheed S-3B Viking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to meet the US Navy's VSX requirement for an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft to replace the S-2 Tracker, the S-3 was first flown on January 21st, 1972. Designed for long-endurance missions, the aircraft features a wide low-swept wing and under-wing mounted, high-bypass turbofan engines that produce a distinctively low-pitch sound, earning the plane the nickname \"Hoover\" (after the vacuum cleaner). After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the ASW role became less significant and the S-3 was increasingly used for surface warfare, surveilance and aerial refuelling missions before being retired from service in 2009.\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":45615258960027,"sku":"HA4913","price":161.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/59831.jpg?v=1791909125","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/lockheed-s-3b-viking-usn-vs-33-screwbirds-uss-john-c-stennis-op-enduring-freedom-2002-hobby-master-172-ha4913","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}