{"product_id":"1-72-f-a-18b-hornet-classic-hornet-1985-2019-a21-116-2-ocu-raaf-williamtown","title":"1\/72 F\/A-18B Hornet \"Classic Hornet 1985-2019\" A21-116 2 OCU RAAF Williamtown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobbymaster 1\/72 RAAF F\/A-18B Hornet Classic Hornet 1985-2019 A21-116, 2 OCU, Williamtown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RAAF 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) role is to train military pilots how to handle and use whatever the present day aircraft is in use. 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the F\/A-18B Hornet in service with the RAAF 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) and at the end of 2019 will be retired in preparation for the F-35. To honor the service and final year of the Hornet F\/A-18B received a special Tiger paint scheme. This aircraft was delivered in 1988 and has been with 2 OCU since 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e- Length: 9.25\" width: 6.25\"\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines and surface details\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\"\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master RAAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41245679911068,"sku":"HA3545","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/387275.jpg?v=1780934481","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-f-a-18b-hornet-classic-hornet-1985-2019-a21-116-2-ocu-raaf-williamtown","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}