Bell AH-1W Whiskey Cobra Attack Helicopter (NTS Exhaust Nozzle) "US Marine Corps Squadron 267 Final Flight of the AH-1W Camp Pendleton" (23 March 20
Brand new 1/48 scale diecast model of Bell AH-1W Whiskey Cobra Attack Helicopter (NTS Exhaust Nozzle) "U.S Marine Corps Squadron 267 Final Flight of the AH-1W Camp Pendleton" (23 March 2012) die cast model by Forces of Valor. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Realistic engine details. Officially licensed product. Pilot cockpit details with opening. Dual-metal ball bearing rotor structure. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-11 W-2.75 H-3.5 inches. Over 50 highly detailed stencils across helicopter surface. Moving parts including: rotor canopy engine details and elevator. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. Hobby grade weapon sets: M260 M261 rocket launcher tow missile and hellfire missiles. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life helicopter. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Bell AH-1W "Whiskey Cobra" is a two-bladed twin-engine attack helicopter developed from the Vietnam-era AH-1G HueyCobra. It entered service with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1986 and served in various conflicts including Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.In 2020 the USMC retired the AH-1W after over three decades of service. The last operational flight of the AH-1W took place on October 14 2020 by the USMCs Squadron 267 at Camp Pendleton California.The AH-1W was known for its versatility speed and agility and was a vital asset to the USMC in close air support armed reconnaissance and anti-armor operations.