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VAW-113 Black Eagles 2017 E-2C Model

Fly off with the Black Eagles of VAW-113 in the handcrafted E-2C model. Each model is carefully carved from wood and hand-painted to provide a unique piece you’ll love.

• Length -13.5 inches
• Wingspan – 18 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Naval Aviator Owned Business

One week after its establishment, VAW-113 deployed to the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) aboard USS Constellation. VAW-113 served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1975. The culmination of these efforts occurred in April 1975, when VAW-113 played a vital role in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of American personnel from Saigon.
1980s
In 1987, the squadron recognized for operational excellence in their support of Battle Group DELTA and tanker escort operations in the North Arabian Sea/Gulf of Oman. In December 1988, the squadron set sail again for the North Arabian Sea, monitoring tanker escort operations in support of Operation Earnest Will.
1990s
During their WESTPAC 1990 cruise, VAW-113 again deployed to the Gulf of Oman, providing both sea and air cover to Battle Group Delta and allied forces in the Persian Gulf as one of the first units deployed after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. The squadron spent over three months in the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Desert Shield prior to their return to San Diego in December 1990.[2] In May 1992, the squadron and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) took part in Roving Sands, the largest integrated air defense exercise in the continental United States. This was the first operational employment and successful test of the technology incorporated in the E-2C Group II. Significant improvements in this aircraft over its predecessors were its APS-145 radar, Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), enhanced high speed processor (EHSP) computer, and Allison T56-A-427 engines.
In August 1994, VAW-113 again deployed to WESTPAC/Persian Gulf, serving as an integral part of CVW-14 and Battle Group Charlie on board USS Carl Vinson. While in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch, VAW-113 aircrews acted as Navy Command and Control liaison officers in Saudi Arabia to Joint Task Force Southwest Asia, U.S. Air Force Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS and RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft. During the first operational deployment of the E-2C Group II “Hawkeye”, the squadron provided direct support and demonstration flights, in addition to static displays, for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the Republic of Singapore Navy and Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force.
In 1995 the squadron making a two month detachment to NS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico supporting Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (JIATF) East’s war against drugs. The squadron also became the first E-2C squadron to graduate a Weapons Tactics Instructor from the Marine Air Weapons Tactics Squadron course. Lessons learned helped to integrate the E-2C platform into roles of Direct Air Support Center-Airborne (DASC(A)), Tactical Air Control-Airborne (TAC(A)), and Airborne Battlefield Command, Control and Communications (ABCCC) platform. The squadron also made their second appearance at Roving Sands 1995. Deployed on USS Carl Vinson in August 1995, the squadron participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the end of Worlds War II at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Fourteen WWII-era aircraft, including three North American B-25 Mitchells, two Vought F4U Corsairs, and a Grumman TBF Avenger were deck launched for the last time.
In May 1996, the squadron made their fifteenth WESTPAC deployment, aboard USS Carl Vinson participating in Operations Desert Strike and Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf. Port visits along the way included Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tasmania.
The squadron again deployed on WESTPAC in June 1998, aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. The squadron’s departure marked the end of its basing at NAS Miramar. While on station in the Persian Gulf, VAW-113 flew missions supporting Operation Southern Watch. Port visits were made at Hong Kong, Singapore, Jebel Ali, Perth, Hobart, and Hawaii. At the end of cruise, the squadron launched from USS Abraham Lincoln, flying into their new home at NAS Point Mugu, California. VAW-113 received the Battle Efficiency “E” award for 1998.
2000s