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VMFA(AW)-533 Night Hawks History

MAW-Decals is a relatively new decal company that seems to be well-placed to get quality information - Camp Lejuene, NC. MAW (for Marine Air Wing) is affiliated with VF Decals (VF - Navy Fighter Squadron).

In this release, MAW Decals has taken a different approach to their aircraft markings, rather than cover several Hornets from the same unit, they've provided a historical cross-section of aircraft assigned to the squadron over its jet-age history.

The three aircraft covered in this set are :

• F/A-18D, 164959, VMFA(AW)-533, ED/01, April 2004 Operation Iraqi Freedom
• A-E(TRAM), 158041, VMA(AW)-533, ED/405, 1991 Operation Desert Storm
• A-4B, 144981, VMA-533, ED/7, 1964

The decal printing is crisp and colorful and the instructions are printed in full color.

This set is definitely recommended!

For more information about this set and the other releases from MAW-Decals, visit their website at http://www.vfdecals.com/MAW/home.html.

My sincere thanks to MAW-Decals Decals for this review sample!