Century Wings Diecast Model Vought F-8E Crusader US Navy VF-211 Fighting Checkmates NP101, USS Bon Homme Richard CDR Paul Speer Vietnam, 1967 1:72 Scale - 601628 Wingspan: 5.75" Length: 9.25" Limited Edition 3000 pieces This beautiful rendition of the F-8E Crusader can be configured for ground or "in-flight" display, however, the wings feature permanently deployed flaps and slats. Additionally, the entire wing is articulated and can be raised and lowered, adjusting the incidence angle for take-off and landing, just like the real aircraft. Finally, the nosewheel is in the compressed position, making this model ideally suited to being displayed "ready for launch" from the catapult! All ready to display Century Wings diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
About this Model: The F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft built by Chance-Vought of Dallas, Texas, USA. It replaced the Vought F-7 Cutlass. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955, and was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon. The RF-8 Crusader was a photo-reconnaissance development and operated longer in U.S. service than any of the fighter versions. RF-8s played a crucial role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, providing essential low-level photographs impossible to acquire by other means. Naval Reserve units continued to operate the RF-8 until 1987. CDR Paul Speer downed a MIG-17 on May 19, 1967 |
