Century Wings Vought A-7D Corsair II USAF 75th TFS Tiger Sharks #72-0218 1:72

Description: This listing is for a new Century Wings Vought A-7D Corsair II Die-cast Model USAF 23rd TFW, 75th TFS Tiger Sharks, # 72-0218, England AFB, LA, 1981. This model was released in 2020 with only 1,000 pieces distributed world wide. The outer box has some scuff marks , small dent at the corners and small tears at the opening flaps . Model in the photos belongs to my collection. Scale: 1/72 Length: 7.75" Width: 6.5" (wingspan) Note: The wing insignia ( Stars and Stripes) located on the underside of the wing is "REVERSED" . Please refer to the last photo. The entire production run is affected with this error. But this won't take away any points from this gorgeous model. The 75th Fighter Squadron was one of the original squadrons in the 23rd Fighter Group when it took over operations of the 1st American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in China during World War II. Following World War II, the 75th was activated at various times and locations throughout the world. In July 1972, the 75th rejoined its sister squadrons for the first time since 1949 when the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing was activated at England Air Force Base LA. The 75th began operations flying the A-7 Corsair II in 1972 taking part in a variety of operational exercises both in the United States and overseas, including tactical bombing competitions against the Royal Air Force at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, during October 1977 and July 1978. The squadron eventually transitioned into the A-10 Thunderbolt II in the summer of 1981. Vought A-7E Corsair II Designed as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. 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: 249.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-13T03:10:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.95 USD