Academy 1/72 F-8E Crusader VF-111 Sundowners - Limited Edition

US Navy Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111), also known as the Sundowners, was the designation held by two U.S. Navy fighter squadrons from 1942 to 1995. The first squadron, initially designated VF-11, served as an active Pacific Fleet Fighter Squadron until its disestablishment in 1959. At that time, another squadron then assumed the designation until its disestablishment in 1995. In November 2006, VFC-13 Detachment Key West was redesignated as VFC-111, taking on the 'Sundowner' insignia and callsign.

Features:

• Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details
• Highly detailed cockpit
• Detailed landing gear compartments
• Airbrake can be positioned open or closed
• Various weapons include AIM-9 Sidewinders, MK 4 Rockets and more
• Waterslide decals with authentic markings by Cartograf
• Illustrated assembly instructions
• Illustrated painting and decal placment guide

Requires:

• Skill level: 2 Ages 10 to Adult
• Gluing required
• Painting required