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HOBBY MASTER
AV-8B plus Harrier II VMA-311, Tomcats "Operation Iraqi Freedom"*
MODEL NO. HA2602
SCALE 1:72
OUR PRICE £31.95 EXCLUDES SHIPPING -
The AV-8B II + is the second generation of Harriers. Using its VSTOL (Vertical and Short
Take Off Landing) abilities the Harrier is capable of using almost any surface to attack
and destroy air or ground targets. Armed with conventional or specific weapons the AV-
8B II + can be used in offensive or defensive roles. Now with air-borne radar the AV-8B II
+ can deliver its ordnance day or night. The AV-8B II + can be air refueled allowing it to
be deployed for extended periods.
VMA-311 was formed on December 1, 1942 and took the name “Tomcats”. The
squadron took part in WWII, Korea , Vietnam and all the actions in the Persian Gulf area
since “Operation Desert Shield” in 1990. In March 2003 the “Tomcats” flew their first
sortie as part of “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. VMA-311 was credited with flying over 550
sorties and dropping 77 tons of precision ordnance. The AV-8B II Harriers operated from
the USS Bon Homme Richard and the USS Tarawa and were responsible for eliminating
132 Iraqi targets.
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