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

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18D Hornet – #165685, VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats", USMC, Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 2020

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9.25".  Wingspan: 6.25"


Limited production of approximately 800 models

The 242nd Squadron began in 1943 as VMTB-242 equipped with Grumman TBM-3 Avengers using Bugs Bunny riding a torpedo as their patch. In 1960 the squadron became Marine Attack Squadron 242 flying A4 Skyhawks and in 1964 they became VMA(AW)-242 equipped with A-6A Intruders. During the Vietnam War they became known as the “Batmen” and later just “Bats”. In 1977 they were equipped with the newer A-6E that they flew until 1990 when the F/A-18 Hornet arrived. F/A-18D #165685 joined VMFA(AW)-242 on April 28, 2012, becoming DT-01 in July.

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic, twin-engine, all-weather fighter and attack aircraft flown by the US Navy, US Marine Corps and other allied nations. The F/A-18 was first flown on November 18, 1978 with the first production flight taking place on April 12, 1980. The first 380 F/A-18s were the A version and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat while B and D variants are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases and have the capability of in-flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.


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.

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