This is the F/A-18E Vigilantes 166828 VFA-151 USS Lincoln 2021 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet BuNo 166828 is a U.S. Navy Strike Fighter assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151 “Vigilantes” (VFA-151), flying from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 during operations around 2021 and beyond. Designated with squadron code NG-400, this Super Hornet served in the Navy’s carrier strike group from its home base at NAS Lemoore, California, performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions typical of modern naval aviation while embarked on the Nimitz-class carrier. VFA-151’s Super Hornets have been involved in routine operations, deployments, and tactical training demonstrations as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F/A-18E Super Hornet BuNo 166828 is a U.S. Navy Strike Fighter assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151 “Vigilantes” (VFA-151), flying from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 during operations around 2021 and beyond. Designated with squadron code NG-400, this Super Hornet served in the Navy’s carrier strike group from its home base at NAS Lemoore, California, performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions typical of modern naval aviation while embarked on the Nimitz-class carrier. VFA-151’s Super Hornets have been involved in routine operations, deployments, and tactical training demonstrations as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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