Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3005
General Dynamics F-111G Aardvark Diecast Model
USAF 27th TFW, 428th TFTS Buccaneers, Canon AFB, NM, 1990 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| General Dynamics F-111G Aardvark | | 12.75" | | 11.75" |
In 1988 the 27th TFW was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. That year they received the F-111G when SAC's 509th and 380th BW's were disbanded. The primary role for the F-111G was training but in 1991 the "G" was being replaced by the "E" variant. As a result the "G"'s were sent to AMARC for storage and the transfer was complete by 1993. In October 1992 Australia decided to acquire F-111G's for the RAAF. Fifteen F-111G's were selected and USAF 69-6506 came to the RAAF as A8-506. Apparently upon the arrival of the aircraft it was placed in long term storage and used for spare parts.
Designed to meet the combined requirements of the US Air Force and the US Navy, the F-111 Aardvark was first flown on December 21, 1964. Several versions of the F-111 were developed, but the Navy canceled its version in 1968 leaving the Air Force the F-111's sole US operator. The Aardvark was well ahead of its time, pioneering such technologies as terrain following radar, afterburning turbofans and variable sweep wings. Though it was originally conceived as a multi-role fighter, it was better suited to a role as a long-range attack aircraft. It was armed with air-to surface ordnance and was equipped to carry free-fall nuclear weapons. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-111 Aardvark is a large model in this scale with many fine features, such as articulating swing wings with under-wing ordnance, configured with ball and socket mounts for secure and easy positioning. The large canopy is removable for easy viewing of the cockpit's interior and crew figures, and structural component details can be seen inside the main gear bay. The landing gear has been included as complete subassemblies for quick and easy configuration. Variants in this series include the early F-111A, the F-111C with longer wings and the EF-111A Raven with electronic warfare equipment bulge on top of the fin.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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