From its introduction into service almost 40 years ago, the Hawkeye has been pivotal in US carrier air wing operations. Its long and illustrious career is a testament to a successful design, which, from the outside, has changed little. Internally though, things are different; constant upgrades have enabled the Hawkeye to evolve into a potent asset. Not only does the Hawkeye provide information to attack aircraft, but it also assists with the coordination of in-flight refuelling, detection of enemy ships, and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. With no replacement on the horizon any time soon, Grumman's venerable early-warning machine will grace carrier decks for many years to come. Being a big fan of Grumman aircraft, and having built numerous Tomcats, the news of a new Hawkeye in 1/48 was very welcome. The only offering in this scale to date was a resin version which reduced even experienced modellers to quivering wrecks.
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