1:72 scale diecast aircraft by Hobby Master. VMA-214 Blacksheep Squadron, Iwakuni Airbase 1977.

Length 7 inches
Wingspan 5 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
* Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
* Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
* Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
* Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
* Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
* Authentic detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
* Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

In 1942, the 214 Marine Fighter Squadron was commissioned at Ewa Airfield on Oahu, Hawaii. It started out full of misfits under the command of legendary Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington who had just finished flying with the AVG Flying Tigers. Considering the demeanor of the crew the name “Blacksheep” seemed very appropriate so the 214 decided to use it as the name for the new group. The bar sinister black shield of illegitimacy with a black sheep, a Corsair and a circle of stars their status and the manner in which they were established. Pappy shaped his men into one of the most deadly fighter team of the Pacific in WWII. The 214 was decommissioned for a short time after WWII but was re-commissioned in 1948. The squadron fought in Korea where they played a major part during the landings at Inchon. They also showed the same excellence as the original team while in combat in Vietnam. The squadron flew 3971 combat sorties and 5274 combat flight hours in the first eight months of their tour of duty in Vietnam. For the next several years the 214 were relocated several times and flew several different aircraft types. From 1971 to 1979 the 214 were stationed at 4 different locations, one being Iwakuni Japan. The aircraft they flew during these years was the McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk. It wasn’t until June 1989 that the Blacksheep retired the A-4M for the new AV-8 Night Attack Harrier.