Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3012
General Dynamics EF-111A Raven Diecast Model
USAF 27th FW, 429th ECS Black Falcons, #66-6039 "Strong Arm Tactics", Incirlik, Turkey, Operation Southern Watch |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| General Dynamics EF-111A Raven | | 12.25" | | 10.5" |
In October 1993 the 429th ECS (Electronic Combat Squadron) “Black Falcons” became the only USAF unit equipped with the EF-111 Ravens. EF-111 Ravens provided tactical electronic jamming support to coalition forces enforcing Operation Provide Comfort that was a military operation to defend Kurds fleeing their homes in northern in 1991. On August 26, 1992 the United States began Operation Southern Watch to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iraq. The USAF officially retired the EF-111A in June 1998, and the 429th ECS was inactivated June 19, 1998.
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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