Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6208 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II VFA-147 "Argonauts", USS Carl Vinson, Nov 2021. 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.

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force hosts an annual gathering of naval forces from around the world with goal of strengthening their communications, coordination and operational tactics. In 2021 five countries participated, JMSDF, Canada, Germany, Royal Australian Navy and the USN. These operations were carried out in the Philippine Sea between November 21-30, 2021. One group representing the USN was VFA-147 “Argonauts” onboard the USS Carl Vinson. The F-35C 169304 of VFA-147 that took part in ANNUALEX 2021 was lost on January 24, 2022 due to pilot error.