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F/A-18D(N) Hornet VMFA(AW)-121 'Green Knights' Operation Iraq Freedom [OIF] Tour

From August 4, 2004 to March 18, 2005, the Bats supported Operation Iraq Freedom. Utilising the combat callsign “Profane”; VMFA(AW)-242 spent seven months flying out of Al Asad, Iraq. During this time they provided close support for the 1st Marine Division during Operation Phantom Fury. Profane sections flew cyclic missions dropping over 300,000 pounds of ordnance in support of Marines and Soldiers on the ground overtaking the city. During this battle precision guided ordnance was dropped dangerously close to friendly forces with zero cases of fratricide. Just two months later, in January 2005, VMFA(AW)-242 proudly played a major role in Iraq’s first democratic elections ever. For a five day period Bat aircraft were airborne twenty four hours a day in order to deter the insurgent’s efforts to undermine the election. The squadron received the Robert M. Hanson “Marine Fighter Squadron" of the Year award in October 2005.
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This resin and PE set will help you convert your Hasegawa F/A 18 to accurately depict the look of the aircraft as seen on this tour. Included in this set are:

• SJU-17/A NACES Ejection seats.


• Correct glare shield.


• Late type nose and mesh decal.


• Double C/F Dispensers.


• LAU-117/A Launchers and SUU-62/63 Pylon set.


• AN/AAQ-28 LITENING targeting pod for F/A-18.


• GPS & Various antennas.


• Metal AOA included.


• Decal by Flying Leathernecks, printed by Cartograf.

Total 29 resin parts, 2 metal parts and decals.
A4 color printing manual and CD included.
Wolfpack WP48098
Price: $55

This set is designed for the Hasegawa 1/48

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