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This collectible item showcases the theme of militaria and was manufactured in the United States. The challenge coin is a unique piece that commemorates the eventful deployment and would be a valuable addition to any military memorabilia collection.

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Obsolete weapons do not deter. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The F/A-18 Hornet is the true multi-role aircraft. It can vault from a carrier deck, bomb a target and stay to dogfight even the best enemy aircraft without missing a beat. It’s the Navy’s first modern-era jet intended for double duty against air- and ground-based adversaries. Armed to the hilt with Sparrow and Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, an internal cannon, and laser-guided bombs, this modern warbird was an outstanding performer in Operation Desert Storm. Strapped into a digital cockpit described as a cross between Star Wars and a video game, pilots of the F/A-18 Hornet take on the ultimate aviation job: blasting this single-seat, high-performance jet off the deck of a carrier, dropping bombs, and firing air-to-ground ordnance. Offering unmatched agility, the Hornet is the choice aircraft of the US Navy’s elite Blue Angels aerobatic team. The F/A-18A is the single-seat variant and the F/A-18B is the two-seat variant. The space for the two-seat cockpit is provided by a relocation of avionics equipment and a 6% reduction in internal fuel; two-seat Hornets are otherwise fully combat-capable. The B-model is used primarily for training. In 1992, the original Hughes AN/APG-65 radar was replaced with the Hughes (now Raytheon) AN/APG-73, a faster and more capable radar. A-model Hornets that have been upgraded to the AN/APG-73 are designated F/A-18A+. Pictured here is a gorgeous 1:72 scale diecast replica of a US Navy F/A-18F Hornet assigned to VFA-41 “Black Aces, ” then embarked upon the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) during 2016. Dimensions: Wingspan: 7-1/2-inches Length: 9-inches. Features: – Diecast construction – Accurate markings and insignia – Full complement of weapons – Interchangeable landing gear – Opening canopy with detailed cockpit – Bonus: Comes with display stand. Historical Account: “Black Aces” – Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41) also known as the “Black Aces”, is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California (USA). By January 2010, VFA-41 had flown over 2,500 combat hours in 400 combat missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. VFA-41 joined CVW-9 in 2010 and started workups for a WESTPAC deployment in 2011. From July 27th, 2011, to February 26th, 2012, CVW-9 deployed on board USS John C. Stennis to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, counter-piracy and maritime security operations. VFA-41 supported Operation Enduring Freedom and the final combat missions of Operation New Dawn. Following a short six-month turnaround, the squadron once again cruised on a surge deployment from September 1st, 2012 to April 28, 2013 on board USS John C. In January 2016, VFA-41 with Air Carrier Wing 9 deployed aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) to the South China Sea to ensure freedom of navigation. Ports of call during this deployment included Guam, Busan, Singapore, Manila and Pearl Harbor. The squadron flew out to its land base at Lemoore, California, on August 9th.

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