Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

AV-8B Harrier II Plus – 165421, VMA-214 "Black Sheep", USMC, Kandahar, Afghanistan, November 2009

1:72 Scale.  Length: 7.75".  Wingspan: 5"

USMC Squadron 214 was commissioned in 1942 as the Swashbucklers. On September 7 1943 VMF-214 was formed under the guidance of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and given the name “Black Sheep” equipped with F4U Corsairs. In 1957 the VMF was changed to VMA-214. In 2000 using the wings and tail from AV-8B 162731 as well as a new fuselage and engine they created AV-8B Harrier II+ 165421. In 2009 the “Black Sheep” were deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan from May until November.

The first Harrier II was the AV-8B. In 1984 development of the AV-8B(NA) Night Attack Harriet II began with the addition of a NAVFLIR (Navigation Forward-Looking Infrared) camera in the nose along with night vision goggles. New multi-function displays were added as well as an improved heads-up display, color CRT display, and complete heads-down capability. This Harrier version also received additional counter-measure dispensers and Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 vectored thrust turbofan engine.


Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, diecast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of an AV-8B Harrier II Plus features: