Panzerkampf 1:72 14056PB MH-60L Black Hawk US Army, Venom, Mogadishu 1993

Description: For sale is a brand new, unopened, collectible Panzerkampf Aircraft 1/72 scale 14056PB Sikorsky MH-60L Black Hawk Diecast Model US Army 160th SOAR Night Stalkers, #91-26188 Venom, Mogadishu, Somalia, Operation Gothic Serpent, 1993The Battle of Mogadishu, also known as the Black Hawk Down incident, occurred on October 3-4, 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Part of Operation Gothic Serpent, it aimed to capture warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid's lieutenants. The mission turned disastrous when Somali militia shot down two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters, leading to intense urban combat. Eighteen U.S. soldiers and hundreds of Somalis died. The battle's graphic media coverage shocked the American public, prompting a U.S. withdrawal from Somalia and influencing future military policies. The events were later depicted in Mark Bowden's book "Black Hawk Down" and a subsequent film adaptation."Venom", callsign "Super 64", was the second of two Black Hawks that were shot down by rocket-propelled grenades.The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), abbreviated as 160th SOAR (A), is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice. The MH-60 series of helicopters are a highly modified version of the standard US Army Black Hawk, they are flown exclusively by the 160th SOAR. The primary mission of the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were designed to provide medium and utility helicopter support to special operations forces such as Navy Seals, Delta Force, and 75th Army Ranger, across a wide range of environmental conditions.The model dimensions are (LxW): 8.3 x 9 inch or 21 x 22.93 cmFeatures: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components, Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details, Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals, Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels., Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards, Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.The model had been kept always in the BOX.It is completely unopened and NEVER displayed (not even for photographs).THIS MODEL IS A COLLECTOR ITEM AND IN THIS CONDITION RARELY APPEARS IN EBAY. IT IS COMPLETELY SEALED. BID WITH CONFIDENCE (see my other feedback from similar models). Comes from smoke/pet free environment. I will be happy to provide more Information if needed. Shipping is signed and tracked, and Packaging will be of the best quality. Thank you !!!! **Please check my other wonderful diecast models. You may find some of the most rare items.

Price: 159 USD

Location: ATHENS, default

End Time: 2024-10-16T16:30:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.5 USD