Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA19055
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 86th TFW, 512th TFS Dragons, #69-0249, Ramstein AFB, Germany, July 1980 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The 526th Fighter Squadron was activated in 1943 an flew combat missions in North Africa and Europe during WWII. The squadron was reactivated in 1946 at Nordholz Airbase, Germany, equipped with surplus P-47 Thunderbolts. By 1960 it had been redsignated the 526th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (FIS), flying the F-102 Delta Dagger. In 1968 the squadron was assigned to the new 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Ramstein. With the phaseout of the F-102 from Europe, the 526th FIS was redesignated the 526th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) and began converting to the F-4E Phantom II. It flew the F-4E for 17 years before upgrading to the F-16 Fighting Falcon in 1985.
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.
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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