Italeri 1324 - 1/72 F/A 18 Hornet Blue Angels WWII  [IT-1324S]

Period: Contemporary

Nation: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 23,7 cm

F/A-18 Hornet ''Blue Angels''

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The Blue Angels, america Navy's traveling aerobatic team, had been developed in 1946 right after the conclusion of World War II. On November 1986, during the 40th anniversary 12 months activities, the Blue Angels made their change from subsonic A-4 Skyhawk II to the brand new the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The Blue Angels had currently flown on aircrafts characterized by big size, due to the fact F-4 Phantom II, nevertheless the selection of traveling on a supersonic plane was, at those time, in contrast with the rest regarding the aerobatic groups, mostly Europeans, whom preferred more maneuverable trainers. But thanks to the F / A-18 Hornet extraordinary traveling characteristics and, in particular, the high maneuverability , the decision done was a sudden success and new aircraft has authorized to implement a higher level aerobatic program. Even now, after significantly more than 25 years, the Blue Angels aerobatic tram remains created by 6 F/A-18 Hornet.