The Flying Mule Homepage
Contact Us
Search
for
Spend $100.00 for FREE shipping    Cart Empty $0.00
      US Shipping $0.00
      Total:  $0.00
Code: HC-HADC07    Add to wishlist
Price: $29.95
Status: Almost Sold Out
Quantity in Cart: none
Quantity:

Hachette Collections Combat Aircraft HADC07
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Diecast Model
Luftwafe JG 71 Richthofen, 38+10, Wittmund AB, Germany, 1978

1:100 Scale   Length   Width
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II   7.5"   4.5"

In June 1959 West Germany's first jet fighter unit was formed as Jagdgeschwader 71 (JG 71 - Fighter Wing 71). The Geschwaderkommodore (equivalent of Group Commander or Wing Commander) was the highest-scoring fighter pilot of all time, Erich Hartmann. JG 71 originally was based at ex-RAF base Ahlhorn but in 1961 it transferred to Wittmund. April 21 1961 was the 43rd anniversary of the death of "The Red Baron" Manfred Von Richthofen and the unit was given the honorary title of "Richthofen". JG 71 received the first F-4F Phantom II in 1974 that were used as Fighter/Bomber/Attack but in 1988 became strictly a Fighter Wing.

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II

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.

Hachette Collections Combat Aircraft

The Hachette Collections "Combat Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.

Hachette Collections "Combat Aircraft" diecast airplanes feature:

  • Diecast metal and plastic construction.
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
  • Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

© Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.    

Click here for details...
Store Front
  Store Department
  Vehicle Type
  Product Range
    Diecast Models
      Diecast Aircraft
        AeroClassics
        Air Force 1
        Air Commander Heavy Metal Collection
        Amercom
        Atlas Editions
        AviaBoss
        Aviation 72
        Aviation 200
        Aviation 400
        B-Models
        Blank Box Models
        Bless Wing Helicopters
        Calibre Wings
        Century Wings
        Corgi Aviation Archive
        Corgi Flight
        Corgi Showcase Collection
        De Agostini Aircraft
        Del Prado Fighter Planes
        Diecast of Defense
        Dragon Aerospace Program
        Dragon Wings Airliners
        Dragon Wings Warbirds
        El Aviador Aircraft
        Forces of Valor
        Gemini 200
        Gemini General Aviation
        Gemini Jets
        Gemini MACS
        Gulliver World Aircraft
        Hachette Collections Combat Aircraft
        Herpa Wings
        Hobby Master Airliner Series
        Hobby Master Air Power Series
        Hogan Wings M-Series
        Inflight
        Italeri Dreamwings Collection
        IXO Models Junior
        JC Wings
        JFox
        Jet-x
        Leo Models Italian Air Force
        Legion Models
        Luppa Aircraft of WWII
        Model Power Airliner Collection
        Motor City Classics
        NG
        New Ray
        Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation
        Oxford Diecast History of Flight
        Panda Models
        Panzerkampf
        Phoenix Models
        Postage Stamp Planes
        SkyMax Flying Heroes
        Solido War Master
        Unistar
        Unimax Wheels-2-Wings
        Witty Wings
      Diecast Tanks and Armor
      Diecast Pop Culture
      Diecast Ships
      Diecast Trucks
    Display Models
    Figures
    Model Display Accessories
Recently viewed products:
 
Help  Contact Us  Coupons  Newsletter  Facebook  Product List  Privacy  Site Map 

© All Text and Images Copyright The Flying Mule, Inc.