Hachette Collections Combat Aircraft HADC51
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Diecast Model
USAF 142nd FW, 123rd FS Redhawks OR ANG, #84-0031, Portland ANGB, OR, 2010 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle | | 7.75" | | 5.25" |
The 123rd Fighter Squadron, "Redhawks", is a unit of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing located at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The squadron is a descendant organization of the 123rd Observation Squadron formed on 30 July 1940. It was activated on 18 April 1941. The squadron transitioned from the F-4C Phantom II to the F-15A Eagle in 1985. Then, in 2005, the F-15A model was retired and the squadron received its current aircraft, the F-15C Eagle.
Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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".
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