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Robert Royes
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North American FJ-1 Fury 1/72

May 18, 2016 · in Aviation · · 9 · 2K

One of the first operational jet aircraft for the US Navy its service was short. First flight was 1946. They operated with VF-5A,[ VF-51],and then Naval Reserve units. in service until 1954.About thirty aircraft were produced.
The model is a short run by Siga , the markings are of VF-5A which became VF-51, the only active squadron to fly the FJ-1,they flew off USS Boxer CV 21 1948.

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  1. Nice little build...don't see too many of 'em.

  2. πŸ™‚ ... Greetings ... πŸ™‚ :
    Nice one Robert, too tell you the truth, this one is like the sixth one I have seen. Not a much seen aircraft. Thank you for sharing these images ... πŸ™‚ .

  3. I want one! I built Emhar's FJ-4 (also a rudimentary kit), and I think it needs this sitting next to it to show lineage!

    Nice looking build you got out of the kit.

  4. Neat little model there, Robert, is this a recent build?

  5. Good looking model Robert.

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