AIR MODEL SPECIAL - No.50
The Legacy of the Jolly Roger – Skull & Crossbones Unfurled
Among the most iconic and popular U.S. Navy fighter squadrons, the “Jolly Rogers” have long captivated fans with their distinctive skull and crossbones emblem. First appearing on the F4U Corsair of VF-17 in January 1943, the legendary pirate flag was passed down as the squadron evolved—renamed VF-5B, then VF-61, and eventually inherited by VF-84 and today's VFA-103.
In celebration of the 50th issue, this latest volume of Aircraft Model Special presents a comprehensive feature on the aircraft flown by the Jolly Rogers throughout their storied history. Packed with full-color painting guides, in-depth articles, and numerous build examples, this special issue is a must-have for all aviation modelers.
・ Hasegawa 1/48 F/A-18F Super Hornet
・ Tamiya 1/48 F-14A Tomcat
・ Feature Article: The Inheritors of the Jolly Rogers Name
・ Illustrated Guide: Paint Schemes and Markings
・ Collecting Jolly Rogers History in 1/144 Scale
・ Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1 Corsair
・ Kitty Hawk 1/48 F9F-8 Cougar
・ Academy 1/48 F-4J Phantom
・ A Unified Lineup of Past Aircraft in 1/72 Scale
・ Fine Molds 1/72 F-4B Phantom
・ Sword 1/72 F3H-2N Demon
・ Revell Germany 1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet
・ Academy 1/72 F-14B Tomcat
・ Final Episode: Tomcat Squadron Series
・ Illustrated Guide to Aviation Weapons: The Experimental Fighter Ki-60 Starter Unit
・ Modeling the JASDF: "I Want to Build the EC-1 of the Electronic Warfare Squadron!"
・ Info: Hiko-Supe Control
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F4U-1 Corsair (Tamiya 1/48)
F9F-8 Cougar (Kitty Hawk 1/48)
F-8C Crusader (Platz/Bego 1/144)
F3H-2 Demon (Sword 1/72)
F-4B Phantom (Fine Molds 1/72)
F-4J Phantom (Academy 1/48)
F-14A Tomcat (Tamiya 1/48)
F-14B Tomcat (Academy 1/72)
F/A-18F Super Hornet (Hasegawa 1/48)
F/A-18F Super Hornet (Revell Germany 1/72) and more
