Century Wings - 1:72 Scale - Wings of Heroes 

CW001648

Grumman A-6E Intruder, USN VA-165 Boomers, NG511, USS Constellation, 1990, Experimental Paint Scheme

Limited Edition of only 600 Worldwide

In late 1989 the Boomers of VA-165 painted some of their aircraft in temporary browns and greens for Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The paint used was waterbased and could be quickly applied over existing paint and (most importantly) easily removed using normal aircraft wash procedures. Tactical use of the scheme brought positive results during numerous Red flag missions and the aircraft retained their colorful markings for their subsequent cruise aboard the USS Constellation. After returning to their home port of NAS Whidbey Island in April 1990, the paint was finally removed.