1:72 scale diecast aircraft by Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1412. Douglas A-4M Skyhawk USMC VMA-311 Tomcats, Iwakuni AFB, Japan, 1981.

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.
Positionable landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

First formed in 1942 as VMF-311 and in 1958 renamed VMA-311 “Tomcats” with a tail designator “WL” and a patch with “Sylvester the Pussycat” riding a missile. In July 1978 VMA-311 received 13 new A-4Ms plus 3 transferred from VMA-214 and the 11th aircraft was Bu No. 159473. The modex number painted on the nose is 460 until about 1981 when changed to 11. VMA-311 A-4Ms spent most of their time in Japan until June 1988 when they moved to Yuma and transitioned to the AV8B Harrier.