ulliBrand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL Lightning II Aircraft BF-01 Prototype Air Test an Evaluation Squadron 23 VX-23 Salty Dogs 2009 United States Navy die cast model./liliBrand new box./liliDetailed exterior./liliTrue-to-scale detail./liliComes with a display stand./liliThis model does not have any openings./liliManufacturers original unopened packaging./liliMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts./liliDimensions approximately L-8.5 Wingspan-5.75 inches./liliDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel./li/ulpspan stylecolor ff0000;HISTORY ASPECTS/spanbr /The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II designated as BF-01 served as the prototype for the short takeoff and vertical landing STOVL variant of the F-35 program. Operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 VX-23 known as the Salty Dogs under the U.S. Navy the BF-01 played a crucial role in testing and evaluating the capabilities of the F-35B. Introduced...
