RAAF F/A-18 Hornet , 75Sqn End of an Era A21-18, Magpie paint scheme

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RAAF F/A-18A Hornet , 75 Sqn End of an Era A21-18, Magpie paint scheme

F/A-18A in the special scheme marking the end of 75SQN’s Hornet operations. RAAF Base Tindal.

No.75 Squadron is the last remaining RAAF unit operating the F/A-18 Hornet and will convert to the F-35A Lightning II in 2022. A special scheme featuring the 75 Squadron mascot. the Australian magpie was applied to A21-18 by Boeing Defence Australia. The magpie was selected as the unit’s symbol because it is a belligerent defendant of its young with the courage to attack. The nose markings represent the 73 missions flown by A21-18 during Operation Okra.

Lithographic Artprint (code P0030-21)

Framed aviation lithographic prints from the studio of Juanita Franzi (Aero Illustrations).

Frame size 53 x 40 cm. made from solid timber, finished in black.

Image size 40 x 27 cm (visible).

Unbreakable acrylic glass that can be cleaned with a plastic polish.

Flat rate postage of $15.00 to an Australian address.