F-80C Shooting Star 1/72 Scale Aircraft Model Kit

F-80C Shooting Star: A Stunning 1/72 Scale Aircraft Model Kit – Fly Away!

Unleash your inner wanderer with this exquisite piece – a meticulously crafted echo of sun-drenched landscapes and whispered secrets. It’s more than just an item; it’s a portal to a moment of serene escape, a tangible reminder to chase the horizon and embrace the extraordinary. Let it be your silent companion, sparking joy and igniting a passion for the untold beauty of the world.

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The development of the Shooting Star leaned heavily on early jet technology supplied by the British, as the Americans were lagging behind both Britain and Germany regarding jet propulsion and the discovery of the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Me 262 highlighted the need for their own viable jet fighter. Initially developed around the British Halford H.1 engine taken from the de Havilland Vampire prototype, the project advanced under the strictest secrecy, with a team from 'Skunk Works' producing an airframe in an impressive 143 days. The Shooting Star showed great promise during testing, attaining a speed of 500mph in level flight, the first turbojet-powered USAAF aircraft to do so.