Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1903
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Diecast Model
USN Blue Angels, #1 | Limited Edition
1500
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The last version of the Phantom II produced for the USN and USMC was the F-4J. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The USN received their first F-4Js in 1966 and the USMC in 1967. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat.By the late 1960s the US military was deeply involved in Vietnam and every aircraft was considered necessary for the war. The USAF Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team was using the F-4 Phantom and the USN cried foul. They argued that the F-4 Phantom II was originally built for the USN and they too should have this aircraft for their Blue Angels. In 1968 seven modified Phantoms were allocated to the Blue Angels but in 1974 after three fatalities the F-4 was traded for the fuel efficient A-4. In 1950 the Blue Angels and their F9F-2s joined the Korean War as part of USS Princeton's Fighter Squadron VF-191 "Satan's Kitten's". In 1951 the demonstration team resumed flying using the faster F9F-5 Panther. In 1954 the team acquired the Grumman F9F-8 Cougar, in 1957 the F11F-1 Tiger, the F-4J Phantom II in 1969 and in 1974 the Blue Angels began flying the A-4F Skyhawk. In their 40th anniversary year the F/A-18 Hornet became the new aircraft. By 2006 the Blue Angels had thrilled over 427 million spectators world wide.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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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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