VA-174 Hellrazors (1980) TA-7C Model

VA-174 Hellrazors (1980) TA-7C ModelCapture launching off the carrier in this A-7e of VA-174 “Hellrazors” model. This 18 inch model is meticulously painted and carved and will provide you a piece you will love displaying.Specifications:Length: 18 inchesWingspan: 15 inchesB-81 was redesignated VA-13A in November 1946 while the squadron was embarked on USS Princeton (CV-37). In 1949 the squadron transferred to the East Coast. Arriving in Naval Air Station Jacksonville the squadron was redesignated to VA-134 and later VF-174. Operating aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) with Carrier Air Group Seventeen, VF-174 participated in operations “Protex” and “Caribox” from September 1950 to January 1951. It returned to Jacksonville to transition to the F9F-6 Cougar and then made a short cruise to Guantanamo Bay in May and June 1951 aboard the USS Midway (CVA-41). The Hellrazors were selected as the best fighter squadron in the Atlantic Fleet shortly before they embarked for a six-month Mediterranean Sea cruise in September 1951 aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42).[2]The squadron returned from the Mediterranean in February 1952 and participated in operations “Mainbase” and “Long Step” in July 1952. In preparation for a globe-circling cruise, VF-174 deployed twice to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for intensive gunnery training. Both time the squadron was cited for “Outstanding Performance”. After returning from their second “Gitmo” trip in early 1954, the squadron moved to its present home at Naval Air Station Cecil Field and joined Carrier Air Group One. In late 1954 the USS Midway (CVA-41) became the first American carrier to visit the British port of Cape Town, South Africa. While in the Pacific the carrier operated with the Seventh Fleet near Formosa and VF-174 participated in the evacuation of the Tachen Island in December 1954.[2]Immediately after their return to C

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• Highly detailed with minimal decals
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