Matchbox – PK-42 (40042) – T-2C/E Buckeye

Description:

T-2C/E Buckeye

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a U.S. North American T-2 Buckeye jet trainer aircraft, the main basic U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps trainer for decades after its introduction in late 60s. T-2C was the main U.S. Navy production variant with over 230 units produced while the T-2E was the designation for the Greek export variant, with 40 units produced.

Tooled in 1986 and released till 1992 always had the same box art, content and similar box layout. Included a decal sheet with two markings, one Greek, T-2E version, dated 1980 and one U.S. Navy, T-2C version, dated 1983.

Revell released the same kit with new decals in 2009 with code number 04289.