Lockheed Martin F-35B (STOVL) Lightning II Aircraft “BF-01 Prototype Air Test

Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Lockheed Martin F-35B (STOVL) Lightning II Aircraft “BF-01 Prototype, Air Test an Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) Salty Dogs” (2009) United States Navy die cast model. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer’s original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-8.5, Wingspan-5.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, designated as BF-01, served as the prototype for the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the F-35 program. Operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23), known as the “Salty Dogs,” under the U.S. Navy, the BF-01 played a crucial role in testing and evaluating the capabilities of the F-35B. Introduced in 2009, the F-35B represented a significant