F/A-18E Super Hornet U.S. NAVY VFA-87 Golden Warriors, USS George H. W. Bush,July,2017

Product Dimensions: 10.01 x 7.45 x 2.67 in.

Model History and Information: The Golden Warriors were established in June 1968 as VA-87, the first fleet squadron to fly the A-7 Corsair II, and flew their first combat missions from USS Ticonderoga in March 1969. They became a strike fighter squadron in October 1986 on the F/A-18A and later moved to the F/A-18E Super Hornet, based at Naval Air Station Oceana with the radio call sign War Party. The squadron deployed aboard USS George H.W. Bush several times; during the 2017 cruise one of its Super Hornets shot down a Syrian Su-22 on 18 June, the first air-to-air kill by a US fighter in nearly two decades.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale JC Wings die-cast metal model with plastic detail parts
• Factory painted in authentic VFA-87 Golden Warriors markings and USS George H. W. Bush air wing livery
• Pad-printed insignia and tail codes that will not fade or peel
• Detachable landing gear and weapon loads
• Communication antennas and detailed cockpit with pilot figures
• Rolling landing gear, pre-assembled and ready to display
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detailing
• Includes display stand for in-flight presentation