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

Period: Contemporary

Nation: Usa

Model Dim.: 23,7 cm

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

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The Blue Angels, america Navy's flying aerobatic team, were created in 1946 just after the conclusion of World War II. On November 1986, during the 40th anniversary year activities, the Blue Angels made their transition from subsonic A-4 Skyhawk II toward brand new the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The Blue Angels had currently flown on aircrafts characterized by big size, since the F-4 Phantom II, nevertheless the range of flying on a supersonic airplane had been, at those time, in comparison along with the rest of this aerobatic teams, mostly Europeans, whom preferred more maneuverable trainers. But thanks to the F / A-18 Hornet extraordinary traveling characteristics and, particularly, the high maneuverability , the option done was a sudden success and the new aircraft has permitted to implement a high level aerobatic program. Even now, after significantly more than 25 years, the Blue Angels aerobatic tram continues to be created by 6 F/A-18 Hornet.