Corgi AA29303 McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harrier II 165001/01 VMA-214 'Black Sheep'

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: AA29303

Manufacturer Number: AA29303
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi September 2025
Era: 1980s
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:48
Type Of Aircraft: McDonnell Dougles Harrier

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Release Date: TBC

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£152.99

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Serving members of US Marine Attack Squadron 214 have always been proud to uphold the traditions of a unit which was originally formed at Ewa Field in Hawaii on the 1st July 1942, and claimed celebrated ace pilot Major 'PAPPY' Boyington amongst their number.

Boyington was significant for becoming the first fighter ace to eclipse the victory total of the famous Great War 'Ace' Eddie Rickenbacker. He also received the Medal of Honor, America's highest military decoration.

They were known as the 'Black Sheep' Squadron, because this new unit was made up of individual airmen seconded from other units right across the Pacific Theatre, with little support or resources, leaving members feeling like outcasts - a disparate group. What they lacked in support, they made up for in fighting prowess.

The later history of this unit was marked by their long association with the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B plus Harrier II, an aircraft type they operated for 33 years. They only relinquished their aircraft when they exchanged them for the Fifth Generation Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II stealth jet in 2022.

For the 75th anniversary of the formation of the 'Black Sheep', VMA-214 presented AV-8B Harrier II Plus 165001 #01# in this striking special scheme, with the aircraft proudly carrying the name Maj. Gregory 'PAPPY' Boyington on its starboard cockpit canopy framing.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

Corgi AA29303 McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harrier II 165001/01 VMA-214 'Black Sheep'

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