Herpa 1/72 RAAF F/A-18A SQN 77 Diecast Aircraft

Herpa 1/72 RAAF F/A-18A SQN 77 Diecast Aircraft

$189.99

Description

SKU: HE580601 | Brand: Herpa | Product: Herpa 1/72 RAAF F/A-18A SQN 77 Diecast Aircraft The Royal Australian Air Force equipped three squadrons with the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet starting in 1984. The 77 Squadron, established in 1942 at Williamstown to respond to Japanese threats in Southeast Asia, received this aircraft as part of the multi-role combat fleet. This 1/72 scale diecast model commemorates the 77th anniversary with a distinctive paint scheme featuring season-inspired colors and an oriental lion emblem on both vertical stabilizers. The F/A-18A Hornet first flew in 1978 as a successor to the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II, serving as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat. Known for its role with the US Navy Blue Angels, this carrier-capable supersonic fighter operates in multiple roles: fighter escort, fleet air defense, and close air support. The aircraft switches between fighter and strike modes with a single control input and proved its dual-mission capability during Operation Desert Storm.

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