{"product_id":"f-8e-fn-crusader-39-flotille-14-french-navy-june-1985","title":"F-8E (FN) Crusader 39, Flotille 14, French Navy, June 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.08 x 5.94 x 2.62 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History and Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e France was the only export customer for the Crusader, ordering a navalised F-8E(FN) configuration adapted to its comparatively small aircraft carriers. Flottille 14F formed on 1 March 1965 as the second French unit to fly the type, and from 1968 the whole Crusader force was based at Landivisiau in Brittany, providing carrier detachments of up to ten aircraft. 14F relinquished its Crusaders in April 1979 to convert to the Super Étendard, while the remaining aircraft continued in the fleet air defence role. The last French Crusaders were retired in December 1999, after more than three decades of service. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: F-8E (FN) Crusader 39, Flotille 14, French Navy, June 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1:72 scale Hobby Master diecast model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eItem number HC1203\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstimated production: 400 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguration and markings represented: F-8E (FN) Crusader 39, Flotille 14, French Navy, June 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction with plastic detail components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanel lines, antennas and surface details represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollector display subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbymaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604098076774,"sku":"HC1203","price":71.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/5197\/2966\/files\/HC1203-2D.jpg?v=1791853281","url":"https:\/\/motorcityclassicsinc.com\/products\/f-8e-fn-crusader-39-flotille-14-french-navy-june-1985","provider":"Motor City Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}