Academy Plastic Model Kit

F2H-3 USN VF-41 Black Aces (1/72)

This Academy 1/72 scale kit builds the F2H-3 Banshee, a Cold War US Navy jet fighter. The model depicts an aircraft from VF-41 “Black Aces,” featuring fine moulding, accurate proportions, and authentic squadron markings.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• Depicts the McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee
• Detailed cockpit and landing gear
• Accurate surface panel lines and contours
• External fuel tanks and weapons options
• Cartograf decals for VF-41 Black Aces markings

The McDonnell F2H Banshee was one of the early jet fighters that helped transition the US Navy into the jet age. Entering service in the late 1940s, the Banshee played a significant role in carrier-based operations during the Korean War and early Cold War years. The F2H-3 variant featured improved radar and extended range, making it suitable for fleet defence missions. VF-41 “Black Aces,” established in 1950, operated the Banshee before transitioning to newer jet aircraft. This kit captures the look and legacy of one of the Navy’s pioneering jet fighters.