{"product_id":"icm-1-48-black-hawk-down-operation-gothic-serpent-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 Black Hawk Down. Operation Gothic Serpent Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription Operation Gothic Serpent In 1988, civil war erupted in Somalia, plunging the country into terror and chaos while combat operations triggered widespread famine.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarly 1993 negotiations between warring parties failed to achieve peace.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe American command then developed Operation Gothic Serpent, aimed at capturing General Mohammed Farah Aidid, a prominent anti-government leader.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn October 3, 1993, forces attempted to capture two of Aidids clan leaders in Somalias capital, Mogadishu.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe operation involved a special forces unit supported by 16 helicopters from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, including MH-60L Black Hawks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile the initial capture succeeded, the unit faced intense resistance from rebels and local civilians, including women and children.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTwo MH-60L helicopters were shot down, resulting in casualties and requiring UN forces in Mogadishu to mount a rescue operation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe engagement would later be described as the most intense close combat American soldiers had experienced since Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUltimately, the operation failed to change Somalias trajectory, and by 1994, both UN and US forces withdrew from the country.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMarking options: - MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26324 (Super 61 ‘Thunderstruck), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 - MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26186 (Super 62 ‘Rude Dude), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 - MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26257 (Super 63 ‘Grim Reaper), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 - MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26188 (Super 64 ‘Venom), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 - MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26363 (Super 66 ‘Gun-Slinger), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 - MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26288 (Super 68 ‘Razors Edge), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993 This is an unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly and painting required.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaint and glue is not included and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eView All Close\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM48363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044411290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/48 Black Hawk Down - Operation Gothic Serpent # 48363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489341255901,"sku":"ICM48363","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48363.jpg?v=1788364823","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-black-hawk-down-operation-gothic-serpent-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}