US Navy Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) Fighting Checkmates was the new designation given to Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24) on March 9th, 1959. It traded its F-11F Tigers for F-8 Crusaders in July of that year. In 1961 VF-211 moved to NAS Miramar, which remained its home-base for the next 35 years. The Fighting Checkmates deployed to Vietnam seven times aboard the USS Hancock and once aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. During this period, VF-211 pilots earned the title of "The MiG Killers," having downed eight enemy aircraft. The squadron transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat in 1975 and has been flying the F-18F Super Hornet since 2005.
Produced by Century Wings in 1:72 diecast this is a fantastic representation of one of VF-211's aircraft. This is the Vought F-8E Crusader from the US Navy VF-211 Fighting Checkmates, NP100, whilst aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard, Vietnam in 1967. With a limited 3000 pieces made, this makes it a must have for any Century Wings collector.
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