{"product_id":"preorder-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18f-super-hornet-usn-vfa-103-jolly-rogers-uss-hs-truman-2016-hobby-master-172-ha5139","title":"McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18F Super Hornet \/ Jolly Rogers, USS H.S. Truman, 2016 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA5139","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F\/A-18F Super Hornet\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN VFA-103 Jolly Rogers, AG203, USS Harry S. Truman, June 2016\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA5139\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS Navy Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) was activated in 1952. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-103 began life as an F4U Corsair squadron and after progressing through the F9F Cougar, F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II, it was among the last fighter squadrons to transition to the F-14A Tomcat. In 1989, they upgraded to a more powerful breed of Tomcat, the F-14B. When VF-84 was disestablished in 1995, VF-103 abandoned its \"Sluggers\" nickname and adopted the famous \"Jolly Rogers\" name and insignia for itself. After several deployments to the Perisan Gulf, VF-103 deployed with the F-14B for the final time in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy before transitioning to the F\/A-18F Super Hornets it operates today.\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-18F 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":45616983965851,"sku":"HA5139","price":197.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/64065.jpg?v=1791911931","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/preorder-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18f-super-hornet-usn-vfa-103-jolly-rogers-uss-hs-truman-2016-hobby-master-172-ha5139","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}