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

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) EF-18A Hornet – 12-50/C15-34, Ala 12, Spanish Air Force, 2015 "ALA 12 50th Anniversary"

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


Limited production of approximately 500 models

Spanish Air Force ALA 12 “Gatos” (Cats) is based at Torrejon AB. There is a black cat painted on the tail of ALA 12 aircraft as unit emblem. Spain ordered 60 EF-18A and 12 EF-18B Hornets (E=Espana) that were delivered between November 1985 and July 1990. The wing is equipped with the EF-18A/B. In 2008 C15-34 c/n 638/A530 code 12-50 was given a special paint scheme to honor ALA 12 50th Anniversary and continued to wear this scheme for several years. These aircraft were later upgraded to F-18A+/B+.

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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