Operation Deep Freeze (OpDFrz or ODF) is codename for a series of United States missions to Antarctica, beginning with “Operation Deep Freeze I” in 1955–56, followed by “Operation Deep Freeze II”, “Operation Deep Freeze III”, and so on. (There was an initial operation before Admiral Richard Byrd proposed ‘Deep Freeze’). Given the continuing and […]
809 Naval Air Squadron , Hobbymaster Photo Updates and Delivery due in January .
809 Naval Air Squadron (809 NAS) is a squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the United Kingdom. It was first formed in 1941 and flew in the Soviet Union, the Mediterranean and the Far East during the Second World War. After active service during the Suez Crisis, 809 was disbanded in 1959. Reformed […]
Ohio Air National Guard , Hobbymaster Arrivals and Updates.
The Ohio Air National Guard (OH ANG) is the aerial militia of the State of Ohio, United States of America. It is, along with the Ohio Army National Guard, an element of the Ohio National Guard. As state militia units, the units in the Ohio Air National Guard are not in the normal United […]
45th TRS “Polka Dots” , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements and New Model Arrivals.
The 45th Reconnaissance Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 55th Operations Group and stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It is one of the most decorated squadrons of the active duty United States Air Force with a combat record in three wars, and a peacetime record […]
VFA-192 “World Famous Golden Dragons” , Hobbymaster New Models In Stock and also due next week.
Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192), also known as the “World Famous Golden Dragons”, are a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron stationed at NAS Lemoore. History 1940s ighter Squadron 153 (VF-153) was originally established on March 26th, 1945 at NAS Atlantic City flying the F6F-3 Hellcat. The squadron received F6F-5s in April […]
Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) “Pukin Dogs” , Hobbymaster Updates and Sale Offers!
Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the “Pukin Dogs,” is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The Pukin Dogs are an operational fleet squadron and flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing One and USS Harry S Truman. […]
No. 75 Squadron RNZAF , Hobbymaster Updates and Sale Offers!
No. 75 Squadron RNZAF was an air combat squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It was formed from the RAF’s World War II bomber squadron, No. 75 Squadron, which had been initially equipped by the New Zealand government and was largely manned by New Zealanders. The squadron was created when, in a […]
Brewster F2A Buffalo , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements, Updates and Sales!
The Brewster F2A Buffalo is an American fighter aircraft which saw service early in World War II. Designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation, it was one of the first U.S. monoplanes with an arrestor hook and other modifications for aircraft carriers. The Buffalo won a competition against the Grumman F4F Wildcat in […]
United States Air Force Plant 42 , Hobbymaster Sale Offers and Updated Photo Gallery.
United States Air Force Plant 42 (IATA: PMD, ICAO: KPMD, FAA LID: PMD) is a classified aircraft manufacturing plant owned by the United States Air Force in the Antelope Valley, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles. It is also used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Plant 42 shares […]
VAQ-142 “The Gray Wolves” , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements and “Offers of the Week”
Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142), also known as “The Gray Wolves”, is an EA-18G Growler squadron of the United States Navy stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. Their tailcode is AJ and their ATC callsign is “GRIM”. First VAQ-142 Electronic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142) was established 1st June 1988, in […]
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver , Hobbymaster “Deal of the Day”, Offers of the Week” and Photo Updates.
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a carrier-based dive bomber aircraft produced for the United States Navy during World War II. It replaced the Douglas SBD Dauntless in US Navy service. The SB2C was much faster than the SBD it replaced. Crew nicknames for the aircraft included the Big-Tailed Beast (or just the derogatory Beast), […]
Lockheed P-3 Orion , Hobbymaster & Gemini Jets Updates and “Offers of the Week ” Sale.
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s. Lockheed based it on the L-188 Electra commercial airliner.The aircraft is easily distinguished from the Electra by its distinctive tail stinger or “MAD Boom”, used for the magnetic detection of […]
VAQ-132 Scorpions , Hobbymaster delivery next week, Deal of the Day & Offers of the Week Sales!
Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 132 (VAQ-132), the “Scorpions”, is a United States Navy aircraft squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, flying the EA-18G Growler. The squadron’s radio callsign is “Scorp”. History Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 can trace its history all the way back to Patrol Squadron 911 (VP-911, later VP-29), established in 1946. […]
Fairey Swordfish , Hobbymaster Delivery Update, New Model Announcements and Offers of the Week!
The Fairey Swordfish is a biplane torpedo bomber, designed by the Fairey Aviation Company. Originating in the early 1930s, the Swordfish, nicknamed “Stringbag”, was principally operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. It was also used by the Royal Air Force (RAF), as well as several overseas operators, including the Royal […]
Messerschmitt Me 262 , InFlight and JC Wings Military Announcements & Flying Tigers…Offers of the Week!
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: “Swallow”) in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: “Storm Bird”) in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. The design of what would become the Me 262 […]
VF-74 Be-Devilers , Corgi & Gecko Model Announcements and Hobbymaster Sale !
VF-74, Fighter Squadron 74, Be-Devilers was an aviation unit of the United States Navy in service from 1944 to 1994. Originally established as VBF-20 on 16th April 1945, it was redesignated as VF-10A on 15th November 1946, redesignated as VF-92 on 12th August 1948, redesignated as VF-74 on 15th January 1950 and disestablished on […]
Robert “Buck” McNair , Hobbymaster New Model Arrivals, New Announcements and Updated Photos.
Group Captain Robert Wendell “Buck” McNair, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (15th May 1919 – 15th January 1971) was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying ace of the Second World War, with 16 or 16.5 victories and five probables. Early life NcNair was born on 15th May 1919 in Springfield, Nova Scotia, the […]
VA-165 Boomers (U.S. Navy) , Century Wings Announcements , Hobbymaster New Model Arrivals and Bank Holiday Sale!
VA-165, nicknamed the Boomers, was a long-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 1st September 1960, and disestablished 35 years later on 30th September 1996. The squadron operated in the region of Vietnam, Laos, and Korea during the 1960s and early 1970s. VA-165 transferred to the Persian Gulf after the […]
Minnesota Air National Guard, Panzerkampf New Model Announcements and Flying Tigers Sale!
The Minnesota Air National Guard (MN ANG) is the aerial militia of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is, along with the Minnesota Army National Guard, an element of the Minnesota National Guard. As state militia units, the units in the Minnesota Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force […]
No. 111 Squadron RAF , New Corgi Aviation Archive model arrivals, Hobbymaster Jet Sale II and updated photos.
Number 111 (Fighter) Squadron, also known as No. CXI (F) Squadron and nicknamed Treble One, was a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was formed in 1917 in the Middle East as No. 111 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps during the reorganisation of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force after General Edmund Allenby took […]
Dassault Mirage III , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements and Photo Updates.
The Dassault Mirage III is a family of single/dual-seat, single-engine, fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by French aircraft company Dassault Aviation. It was the first Western European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in horizontal flight, a feat which was achieved on 24th October 1958. In 1952, the French government issued its specification, calling […]
English Electric Canberra , Century Wings, Hobbymaster, Calibre Wings, Air Force One & Panzerkampf model arrivals!
The English Electric Canberra is a British first-generation, jet-powered medium bomber. It was developed by English Electric during the mid- to late 1940s in response to a 1944 Air Ministry requirement for a successor to the wartime de Havilland Mosquito fast bomber. Among the performance requirements for the type was an outstanding high-altitude bombing […]
VFC-12 Fighting Omars , Hobbymaster & Panzerkampf Model Announcements & Photo Updates.
Fighter Squadron Composite 12 (VFC-12), also known as the “Fighting Omars”, is a United States Navy Reserve fighter squadron based at NAS Oceana. It provides adversary training to East Coast Navy air wings. VFC-12 reports to Tactical Support Wing, a component of the Naval Air Force Reserve. The “Fighting Omars” are manned by selected […]
VMFA-112 Cowboys , Corgi & Hobbymaster Model Arrivals, JC Wings Military Announcements & Hobbymaster Updates.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) is a reserve United States Marine Corps McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at NASJRB Fort Worth, Texas and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). Their tail code is MA. During World War II the squadron […]
Ernst Udet , Corgi & Hobbymaster Deliveries Due Soon, Aviation 72 and Hobbymaster Updates.
Ernst Udet (26th April 1896 – 17th November 1941) was a Udet joined the Imperial German Air Service at the age of 19, and eventually became a notable flying ace of World War I, scoring 62 confirmed victories by the end of his life. The highest scoring German fighter pilot to survive that war, […]
