VAW-126 Seahawks 2020 E-2D Hawkeye Model, Navy, 1/54 (18" Wingspan), Mahogany For Sale

VAW-126 Seahawks 2020 E-2D Hawkeye Model

Fly with VAW-126 Seahawks in this handcrafted E-2D with 2020 markings. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you'll love.

• Length - 13.5 inches
• Wingspan - 18 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran Owned Business
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO SIX (VAW-126), nicknamed the SEAHAWKS, is an integral part of the tactical air forces of the United States Navy. VAW-126 is one of six Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons based in Norfolk. Equipped with five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, the squadron's primary mission is airborne command and control in support of Joint Warfare Commanders. VAW-126 implements command and control through diverse operations such as air intercept control, strike control, surface search and coordination, search and rescue coordination, and airborne battlefield command and control. VAW-126 was commissioned in Norfolk, Virginia on April 1st, 1969. Equipped with four E-2A Hawkeye aircraft, the squadron was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN (CVW-17) assigned to USS FORRESTAL (CV 59). Following completion of their first deployment in July 1970, the squadron transitioned to the E-2B. This was a newer version of the same aircraft, equipped with a more flexible, digital computer weapons system. The command received accolades early in its history, winning the highly coveted COMNAVAIRLANT Battle Readiness Efficiency "E" and the CNO Safety "S" Award in 1971. The squadron won the Battle "E" a second time in 1974.