AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus 164569 VMA-223 MCAS Cherry Point 2025 in 1:72 scale
This is the AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus 164569 VMA-223 MCAS Cherry Point 2025 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus (BuNo 164569) of VMA-223 “Bulldogs” at MCAS Cherry Point in 2025 represents one of the last operational generations of the Marine Corps’ iconic short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing attack jets. Equipped with the APG-65 radar, improved night-attack systems, and the ability to employ advanced precision-guided munitions, this Harrier embodies the matured capabilities of a design that has served for decades in close-air-support and expeditionary roles. By 2025, VMA-223 continued to operate the Harrier with exceptional proficiency as the platform moved toward retirement, keeping 164569 active in training and readiness operations that highlighted the aircraft’s unique ability to operate from austere locations, forward bases, and amphibious assault ships—an enduring hallmark of Marine Corps aviation flexibility.
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 AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus (BuNo 164569) of VMA-223 “Bulldogs” at MCAS Cherry Point in 2025 represents one of the last operational generations of the Marine Corps’ iconic short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing attack jets. Equipped with the APG-65 radar, improved night-attack systems, and the ability to employ advanced precision-guided munitions, this Harrier embodies the matured capabilities of a design that has served for decades in close-air-support and expeditionary roles. By 2025, VMA-223 continued to operate the Harrier with exceptional proficiency as the platform moved toward retirement, keeping 164569 active in training and readiness operations that highlighted the aircraft’s unique ability to operate from austere locations, forward bases, and amphibious assault ships—an enduring hallmark of Marine Corps aviation flexibility.
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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