• 1/48 scale E-2C Hawkeye 2000 plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48066)
• Special VAW-115 Liberty Bells “Sayonara Atsugi” edition commemorating the squadron's departure from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan
• Represents the famous Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, a carrier-based airborne early warning and command aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy
• Features distinctive VAW-115 Liberty Bells squadron markings associated with the unit's service in Japan
• The “Sayonara Atsugi” theme commemorates the squadron's relocation from Atsugi to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• Depicts the upgraded Hawkeye 2000 configuration, developed to improve radar information processing, communications and command-and-control capabilities
• Features the aircraft's unmistakable large rotating radar dome (rotodome) mounted above the fuselage
• Captures the distinctive high-mounted wing, twin-engine layout and four-fin tail assembly
• Powered by two Allison/Rolls-Royce T56 turboprop engines
• Equipped with distinctive eight-bladed NP2000 propellers associated with upgraded Hawkeye aircraft
• Designed for airborne early warning, maritime surveillance, fighter coordination and fleet air defence
• The E-2C provides carrier strike groups with long-range airborne radar coverage and enhanced situational awareness
• VAW-115 served as part of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed carrier aviation force in Japan
• 1/48 scale offers substantial display presence and allows the Hawkeye's unusual aircraft configuration to stand out
• Ideal for collectors of modern U.S. Navy aircraft, carrier aviation and Japanese-based American military aircraft
• Excellent companion to F/A-18 Hornet, Super Hornet and other U.S. Navy carrier aircraft models
• Special commemorative markings make this release particularly appealing to collectors of colourful naval aviation schemes
• Suitable for carrier flight deck, naval air station and modern aviation diorama displays
• Large wing and fuselage surfaces provide excellent opportunities for panel shading, subtle fading, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• An impressive addition to any modern naval aviation or airborne early warning aircraft collection
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
