{"product_id":"1-72-northrop-grumman-e-2c-hawkeye-163536-vaw-125-tiger-tails-nas-norfolks-sept-2009","title":"1\/72 Northrop Grumman E2C Hawkeye 163536 VAW125   Tiger Tails   NAS Norfolks Sept 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master 1\/72 Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 163536, VAW-125 \"\"Tiger Tails\"\", NAS Norfolks, Sept 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn October 1, 1968 VAW-125 was commissioned as the \"\"Torch Bearers\"\" but eventually was changed to \"Tiger Tails\". Based at NAS Norfolk they became the first east coast squadron to fly the E-2B Hawkeyes and was assigned to Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) aboard USS Saratoga. In 1975 VAW-125 upgraded their Hawkeyes to the E-2C version. In 2003 the Tiger Tails once again upgraded this time to the E-2C 2000 and in 2014 they received the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. In 2009 E-2C 163536 c\/n A52-124 was the VAW-125 CAG aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer, the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye was first flown in 1960. This all-weather tactical Airborne Early Warning aircraft is the only aircraft-carrier capable aircraft to carry a large rotating dome, which houses the antennas for its long-range radars. Used primarily by the US Navy, the E-2 provides surveillance and airborne early warning of anti-ship and enemy aircraft attacks. Sometimes called \"\"The Hummer\"\" because of its distinctive engine sounds, the E-2 is one of only two propeller airplanes that currently operate from aircraft carriers. The E-2 is still undergoing upgrades, with the modern E-2D taking its first flight in August 2007.\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: 9.75\"\" width: 13.5\"\"\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"\"in flight\"\"\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41253722325148,"sku":"HA4813","price":226.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA4813.jpg?v=1733087551","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-northrop-grumman-e-2c-hawkeye-163536-vaw-125-tiger-tails-nas-norfolks-sept-2009","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}