VAW-116 Sun Kings E-2c Model, Navy, 1/54 (18" Wingspan), Mahogany

VAW-116 Sun Kings E-2c ModelFly with off the USS Constellation again with the Sun Kings of VAW-116 in this hand crafted E-2C. Each model is carefully craved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love.Length – 13.5 inchesWingspan – 18 inches1960s VAW-116 was established on 20 April 1967, equipped with the E-2B Hawkeye. The squadron completed three Far-East deployments as part of Attack Carrier Air Wing Fifteen and two while attached to Attack Carrier Air Wing Nine. 1970sVAW-116 E-2B in 1976 bicentennial markings In July 1975, VAW-116 transferred to Attack Carrier Air Wing Eight. Concurrently, the west-coast VAW community, including VAW-116, moved from NAS North Island to NAS Miramar. Reassigned to Carrier Air Wing Eight, the squadron saw duty in the North Atlantic in 1975. In 1976 VAW-116 embarked on USS Nimitz for a Mediterranean deployment. The squadron transferred to Carrier Air Wing 17 then embarked on USS Forrestal in 1977, and deployed to the Mediterranean and North Atlantic in March 1978. During 1979-1980, 1980s VAW-116 transitioned to the E-2C and made a Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment from February 26, 1980 to October 15, 1980 aboard USS Constellation in support of Iranian Contingency Operations. The squadron was assigned to Carrier Air Wing TWO in July 1981. On April 7, 1982, the squadron embarked on USS Ranger for a Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment. Returning in October 1982, the squadron remained with Carrier Air Wing Two aboard USS Kitty Hawk, deploying on January 13, 1984. In July 1987, the squadron deployed aboard USS Ranger for a six-month Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment providing support for Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf. On February 24, 1989 the squadron deployed aboard USS Ranger to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, supporting operations with the Oman Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. VAW-116 sailed aboard USS Rang

• Handcrafted Kiln Dried Mahogany Model
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• Highly detailed with minimal decals
• Matched against historic photos
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