The McDonnell F2H Banshee was a single-seat carrier-based jet fighter aircraft deployed by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps from 1948 to 1961. Improved version with detachable wingtip fuel tanks, eight underwing weapons pylons for 1,580 lb (454 kg) stores capability, 3,250 lb (1,475 kgf) Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbojet engines. Second production version, 308 built. Kit features engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit, detailed wheel wells and undercarriage, wingtip tanks, optional position multi-piece canopy and armament. Also includes resin and photo-etch parts (interior and exterior fine details plus color instrument panels, consoles and seatbelts).

Decals and painting reference for (2) aircraft:

• 125068 VF-11 Red Rippers, USS Kearsage, 1952 Korea
• 124979 VF-172 Blue Bolts, USS Essex, Lt Treadwell, 1951 Korea