Hobby Master HA6205 1:72 US Marines F-35C – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice* Airplane Model

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Hobby Master 1:72HA6205 Lockheed Martin F-35C 169601, VMFA-314, US Marines, June 2019

Created as VMF-314 in 1943 the squadron was known as the Bob Cats. In 1957 they became VMF(AW)-314 Black Knights but in 1961 they became VMFA-314 and were the first USMC unit to equip with the F-4B. 2019 saw the Black Knights 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