Century Wings Vought F8E Crusader USMC Fighting Shamrocks, DN7, MCAS Yuma 1:72

Description: This listing is for a new Century Wings Vought F-8E Crusader USMC VMF(AW)-333 Fighting Shamrocks, DN7, MCAS, Yuma, Arizona 1966 (normal version). This model was released in 2008 with only 3,000 pieces distributed world wide. Outer box has some scuff marks and small tears at the opening flaps due to long time storage.. Model in this listing belongs to my collection. Scale: 1/72 Length: 9.25" Width: 5.75" (wingspan) US Marine Fighter Squadron 333 (VMF-333) Fighting Shamrocks became the first Marine Corps squadron to receive the F-8 Crusader on November 6th, 1959, . On February 1st, 1966, the Shamrocks traded these F-8Cs for the more capable F-8E variant and were redesignated Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 333 (VMF(AW)-333). The squadron transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II in 1968 and was eventually disestablished in 1992. Vought F-8E Crusader Designed to meet a USN requirement for a supersonic air-superiority fighter, the Chance-Vought F-8 (originally F8U) was first flown on March 25th, 1955. The F-8 was the last American fighter to use guns as a primary weapon. Its power plant was nearly identical to the one used by the F-100 Super Sabre, and it was the world's first carrier-based aircraft to break the speed of sound. The US Navy used the Crusader in a traditional dog fighting interceptor role, while the Marines operated it as a strike/attack aircraft. Both flew the F-8 during the Vietnam War, and it remained in service for more than four decades. Century Wings 1:72 die-cast airplanes feature: Die-cast metal construction with some plastic componentsRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface detailsPad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decalsOpening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiorsSelected moveable control surfacesInterchangeable extended/retracted landing gearPresentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"Detailed removable pilot and crew figuresAuthentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placardsAccurately detailed underside with concealed screw headsMany limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity

Price: 229 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-06T04:26:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.95 USD