EA-6B Prowler 159586 VAQ-138 USS Saratoga 1977 in 1:72 scale
This is the EA-6B Prowler 159586 VAQ-138 USS Saratoga 1977 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The Grumman EA‑6B Prowler Bureau Number 159586 served with Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ‑138) “Yellow Jackets” during the late 1970s, including a 1977 deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV‑60) in the Mediterranean Sea as part of Carrier Air Wing Three. As an EA‑6B electronic warfare aircraft, 159586’s role was to jam enemy radar and communications and support the carrier battle group’s operations at sea, a mission typical of the Prowler’s service life throughout the Cold War and beyond. VAQ‑138 had been commissioned only a year earlier in 1976 and quickly established itself as part of the U.S. Navy’s tactical electronic attack force before eventually transitioning to more advanced platforms decades later.
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 Grumman EA‑6B Prowler Bureau Number 159586 served with Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ‑138) “Yellow Jackets” during the late 1970s, including a 1977 deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV‑60) in the Mediterranean Sea as part of Carrier Air Wing Three. As an EA‑6B electronic warfare aircraft, 159586’s role was to jam enemy radar and communications and support the carrier battle group’s operations at sea, a mission typical of the Prowler’s service life throughout the Cold War and beyond. VAQ‑138 had been commissioned only a year earlier in 1976 and quickly established itself as part of the U.S. Navy’s tactical electronic attack force before eventually transitioning to more advanced platforms decades later.
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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