Harrier GR Mk.9 ‘FAA 100th Anniversary’

First flown in 1969, the V/STOL attack aircraft, the Harrier, caught the attention of the U.S. Marines.


Believing it could be a valuable asset in the support of ground troops the plane was soon rechristened the AV-8A. After fixing a few technical problems the AV-8A took flight.


The Marines made a number of modifications to the aircraft including upgrades to its navigation and weapons capabilities and slight redesigns of its wings and landing craft configurations.


The Harrier GR Mk.9 is the RAF version of the aircraft with British modifications that allow it to operate at night and in bad weather conditions.


Hasegawa Hobby Kits presents its very special Limited Edition model kit that allows seasoned modelers to paint and decorate the aircraft in two configurations: the Royal Navy, Naval Strike Wing, FAA 100th Anniversary version and the Royal Air Force, No. 4 (AC) Squadron, 95th Anniversary.


Regardless of which version you wish to construct both aircraft feature full weaponry including gun pods and missiles, full landing gear, fuel tanks, full interior instrument panels, clear cockpits and much more.


Assembly is easy if you follow the precise step-by-step instructions. Paint and decal application is also shown in full marking and painting diagrams. Decals are easy to apply and model parts and components easily detach from their respective part trees with very little effort and with minimal flashing that needs trimming. Parts fit snuggly together with no gaps or mismatched edges. All-in-all the Harrier model is an excellent kit and will provide several hours of model-making pleasure.