• Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered)
• HA2605 - AV-8B Harrier II "Night Attack"
• 164117, VMA-311, "Tomcats", 1999
• Die-cast metal.
• Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
• Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
• Fully assembled.
• Weapons that are not permanently attached.
• Comes with crew figure.
• Display stand included.
• Option to display model with wheels up or down.
• Minimum use of plastic.

The AV-8B II + is the second generation of Harriers. Using its VSTOL (Vertical and
Short Take Off Landing) abilities the Harrier is capable of using almost any
surface to attack and destroy air or ground targets. Armed with conventional or
specific weapons the AV-8B II + can be used in offensive or defensive roles. Now
with air-borne radar the AV-8B II + can deliver its ordnance day or night. The AV-
8B II + can be air refueled allowing it to
be deployed for extended periods.


VMA-311 “Tomcats” received their new AV-8B Harriers in 1988. On August 11,
1990 the squadron deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert
Shield and Desert Storm. VMA-311 was the first Marine fixed-wing unit to arrive
there as well as being the most forward deployed fixed-wing unit. Another first for
the Tomcats came mid January 1991 when they became the first squadron to use
AV-8Bs in combat when four aircraft destroyed an Iraqi artillery position. The 311
returned to their home base in Yuma, Arizona in April 1991. On April 9, 1992, the
Tomcats received their first Night Attack AV-8B and were formally assigned as a
night attack squadron. In May 1996 until September 1999 some of the 311 aircraft
were stationed at NAF (Naval Air Facility) Kadena in Japan. One of the aircraft
that went was BuNo. 164117 c/n 194 but for this assignment wore the tail code ET-
55. In May 1999 this aircraft received its shark mouth paint scheme.