{"product_id":"hobbymaster-f-35c-lightning-ii-vfa-125-2022","title":"HOBBYMASTER F-35C Lightning II VFA-125, 2022","description":"\u003ctable class=\"clsLayout\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6213\u003cbr\u003eLockheed F-35C Lightning II Diecast Model\u003cbr\u003eUSN VFA-125 Rough Raiders, NJ432, 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"clsLimited\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"clsLimited\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e1:72 Scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLockheed F-35C Lightning II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, VFA-125 \"Rough Raiders\" continued its role as the U.S. Navy's fleet replacement squadron for the F-35C Lightning II, training new pilots and maintainers at NAS Lemoore. The squadron operated early-production F-35Cs equipped with the latest software blocks, focusing on carrier qualification, advanced tactics, and integration with air wings transitioning to fifth-generation capability. Throughout 2022, VFA-125 supported detachments to training ranges in California and Nevada, refining strike, EW, and networked warfare skills. Their work helped prepare deploying squadrons - such as VFA-147 and VFA-97 - for seamless carrier operations aboard the Navy's newest flattops, solidifying the F-35C's expanding operational role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F035\"\u003eLockheed F-35C Lightning II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HOBBYMASTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67691997397277,"sku":"HA6213","price":194.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2370\/0056\/files\/HA6213_10__hu_c512de01035dc242.jpg?v=1791380637","url":"https:\/\/hammondaviation.com\/products\/hobbymaster-f-35c-lightning-ii-vfa-125-2022","provider":"Hammond Aviation Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}