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| | Code: DA-DAJSDF60 
Price: $29.95
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| De Agostini JSDF Aircraft DAJSDF60
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II Display Model
JASDF 501st Hikotai, #47-6905, Hyakuri AB, Japan, 1975 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II | | 7.5" | | 4.5" |
The 501st TRS was the JASDF's only Recon Squadron. It was formed at Matsushima on December 1, 1961 using the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker as it emblem and was initally equipped with RF-86Fs. In 1972 the JASDF decided to replace the RF-86F with 14 RF-4Es and formed a detachment at Hyakuri AB to handle the new aircraft. The first F-4Es were numbered 6901 - 6914 and began arriving throughout 1974 and 1975. For operation over the water 6901, 6905 and 6913 were given a special Ocean Blue scheme while converted F-4EJ and F-4EL Kai were painted in green/gray Forest scheme. 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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft from the Japanese Self-Defense Force. De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" display model airplanes feature: - Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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