Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US33220
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 366th TFW, 389th TFS Gunfighters, Da Nang AB, Vietnam, 1967 | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The US Air Force 389th Fighter Squadron was formed at Richmond Army Air Base, Virginia as part of the 366th Fighter Group in May 1943. Beginning with the P-47 Thunderbolt, the squadron transitioned through many front-line fighter aircraft types including the P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre and F-84F Thunderstreak before upgrading to the F-4 Phantom II in July 1963. The 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron, as it was now called, deployed to Southeast Asia in March 1966 and flew combat missions with the F-4C Phantom II over Vietnam during 1966 and 1967. Aircraft #64-0776 claimed a total of three MiG kills in just two of its many missions over Vietnam. The first kill, claimed by Maj. Robert D. Anderson and Capt. Fred D. Kjer, occured on April 23rd, 1967 when they downed a MiG-21 near Hanoi using an AIM-7 Sparrow missile. The second and third kills were made by Lt.Col. Robert F. Titus and 1 Lt. Milan Zimer while performing "Wandering" Combat Air Patrol for an F-105 strike against Ha Dong barracks on May 22nd, 1967. Two MiGs were downed in this mission, the first using an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and the second with a centerline mounted SUU-16 20mm gun pod. Three kill markings were applied to the left hand splitter plate ahead of the engine intake, denoting this aircraft as a "MiG Killer". After retirement, the aircraft was preserved and is currently on display at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Corgi's 1:72 scale Phantom II series captures the lines of what is perhaps the world's best-known modern fighter/bomber aircraft, with distinguishing features such as a raised tailplane, "dog-tooth" wings and accurate raised wing-tips. The canopies are configurable and can be displayed in the open position, allowing for easy viewing of cockpit and crew. Each release spotlights different ordnance and fuel tank configurations, and a detachable crew access ladder is available with most releases. At the rear, the engine exhaust cans feature simulated "turkey feathers" with afterburner details. Simulated stainless-steel shielding the lower tail and the root of the elevator control surface complete the model. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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