Memorial Day Coupon Special  Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6205 Lockheed Martin F-35C 169601, VMFA-314, US Marines, June 2019. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 7.25" Wingspan, 8.5" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Lockheed Martin is the prime F-35 contractor, with principal partners Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing F-35A (CTOL), the short take-off and vertical-landing F-35B (STOVL), and the carrier-based F-35C (CV/CATOBAR). Primary Role: Stealth Multirole Fighter.

Created as VMF-314 in 1943 the squadron was known as the ôBob Catsö. In 1957 they became VMF(AW)-314 ôBlack Knightsö but in 1961 they became VMFA-314 and were the first USMC unit to equip with the F-4B. 2019 saw the ôBlack Knightsö begin to transition to the F-35C and once again were the first USMC unit to fly new aircraft types. F-35C 169601 was the first aircraft to receive VMFA-314 markings and was on display at Tinker AFB air show in June 2019. VMFA-314 makes it home at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.