In December 2004 VF-103 "Jolly Rogers" returned from a deployment and retired their F-14Bs for the newer F/A-18F Super Hornet. In 2005, along with the new aircraft came a new designation for the "Jolly Rogers", VFA-103. On May 22, 2018 VFA-103 was assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln CVW-7. The CAG aircraft, F/A-18F Super Hornet (BuNo 168493) received special markings to celebrate the squadron's 75th Anniversary (1943 - 2018). The inner part of the left fin lists the squadrons that have been "Jolly Rogers" over the years.

The McDonnell Douglas Boeing F/A-18E and -F Super Hornet is a twin-engine multi-role carrier-based aircraft. The “E” variant is single-seater while the “F” variant is a tandem-seat configuration. The “E” is a much larger, more advanced and more capable variant of the F/A-18C. The Super variant can carry a larger array of weapons as well as more of them and is capable of returning to the carrier while still carrying unspent munitions, a big savings in dollars. The first F/A-18E flight was in 1995 and began delivery to the USN in 1999.

With this model you'll see Hobby Master's dedication to authenticity and detail. The model is 1:72 SCALE and has:

• Length: 10 Inches 
• Wing Span: 7.5 Inches  
• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components 
• Full cockpit detail 
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details 
• Removable ordinance 
• Removable Pilot Figures
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals 
• Optional extended/retracted landing gear
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads

Model is unopened in factory box.

This is an opportunity to purchase a limited edition diecast airplane model in 1:72 scale produced by Hobby Master as part of its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet range.

The model is brand new, still sealed. Box has some shelf wear.

Domestic Australia shipping rates are as follows: (Via Australia Post regular parcel service)

Note: Quotations above are for metro areas. Rural destinations may be extra.          

International Shipping rates are as follows:

Postage costs as advertised exclude insurance. If postage insurance is required the buyer is invited to contact the seller before payment to request an insurance quote. If no contact made in this way the item will be shipped without insurance.                                                        

Quotation available upon request for other destinations.

Sorry, but unable to ship to Greece, Turkey, South America, Mexico or Africa.

Important Note follows:

Unless otherwise stated in the item description this model is being offered as new in box on the basis that the model has not been removed from the inner packaging since being boxed at the production factory. This means that items have not been removed from the box for any detailed inspection(s) beyond the manufacturers original quality control allowances. As such any imperfections, malformations, misalignment's, painting, adhesive and/or marking application errors or ill-fitting of any assembled parts if discovered by the buyer upon opening and removal of the model from the packaging do not constitute the model being re-classified as defective or used. I confirm that the model is in the condition as it had left the factory and as such is a singular example of the production run of this model as produced by the manufacturer.

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