HERPA SPANISH AIR FORCE EF-18A 1/72 TIGER MEET (**)

The Spanish Air Force McDonnell Douglas EF-18A Hornet - F/A-18A Hornet - Ala 15 - 15th Wing, Zaragoza Air Base - NATO Tiger Meet - Reg. C.15-14/15-01 - is a 1/72 Scale Die Cast Metal Model and measures approximately 10-1/2"(L) x 10-1/2"(W) x 3-1/2"(H). Initially introduced into combat with the 1986 USA bombing of Libya, and then again in the Gulf and Iraq Wars, the EF-18A Hornet is a versatile, supersonic fighter and attack jet that was designed as a very capable aircraft for offensive and defensive operations with exceptional flight characteristics and can transport an extensive array of weapons. This EF-18A model of the FA-18A Hornet, which is operated by the Spanish Air Force out of its Zaragoza Air Base, is decorated with a tiger crest on its vertical stabilizer to celebrate Tiger Meets, which are exercises to develop and support unity and teamwork by NATO Air Forces. A Display Stand is not included and is sold separately - Herpa HE580595.