Home » Displays & Accessories » Other Display Cases » Military »

F/A-18E "Golden Warriors" 168910 VFA-87 2017 "Operation Inherent Resolve" in 1:72 scale


loading...

This is the F/A-18E "Golden Warriors" 168910 VFA-87 2017 "Operation Inherent Resolve" in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.

The F‑18E Super Hornet "Golden Warriors" 168910 of VFA‑87 made a striking impact during Operation Inherent Resolve in 2017. What sets this jet apart is its unique role as a battle-ready showpiece—boasting a customized "Golden Warriors" tail marking and call sign "War Party"—while delivering real combat performance in the skies over Iraq and Syria. The squadron flew an impressive 443 combat sorties with a 100 % completion rate, dropping hundreds of precision ordnance and even scoring a rare air-to-air kill on a Syrian Su-22—demonstrating that, unlike typical display jets, this aircraft combined operational excellence, tactical lethality, and symbolic pride in one powerful package.

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