Legion Models LEG-14055LF 1:72 SH-3H Sea King with Magnetic Anomaly Detector – 149713/NK 610, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, USS Independence (CV-62), U.S. Navy, Early 1990s

Legion Models' 1:72 SH-3H Sea King depicts HS-8 "Eightballers" during early 1990s carrier operations aboard USS Independence. Bureau Number 149713/NK 610 features the distinctive Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) boom—a defining characteristic of advanced anti-submarine variants. This model captures the refined engineering of Cold War–era naval helicopter design, with meticulous attention to the MAD sensor array, rotor dynamics, and Carrier Air Wing 14 markings. The "Eightballers" insignia and period livery reflect the squadron's storied operational history. A sophisticated choice for collectors focused on late–Cold War carrier aviation and submarine warfare doctrine.