![]() ![]() (Proudly) printed by Microscale in their usual high quality manner all colors are in register, and look correct in terms of color. The set contains four pieces of decal sheet, with markings for three complete airframes. Transitioning from the venerable A-6E Intruder as the last Marine Corps unit to do so, into the F-18D and moving to MCAS Beaufort as part of MAG 31, the Moonlighters are currently in "Cadre Status" which means they have not been decommissioned, but are in a non-flying state, awaiting new aircraft types to arrive. Many elements of those unit markings are evident in latest versions of the units' markings. Known as the Moonlighters today, they were known as the Polka Dots when I was stationed next to them on the ramp at Cherry Point, circa 1973. Having assumed an attack role, they followed the typical mission evolution path many Marine squadrons have taken during their lives. VMFA (AW) 332 is another Marine squadron with a long and successful history reaching back to WW II as a torpedo bomber squadron. This is the third sheet of markings from MAW Decals I have had the pleasure to review and I continue to be impressed.Īs MAW's latest offering to Air-dales everywhere, and others interested in Marine Corps aviation we find some very nice markings for three Moonlighters Hornets, tail code EA. ![]() You can obtain your copy of the decals by visiting their website at or through your local hobby shop. 1/48 F-18D's of VMFA (AW) 332 "The Moonlighters" ![]()
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