Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA19085
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Diecast Model
USMC VMFA-323 Death Rattlers, WS12, Chu Lai AB, Vietnam, 1967 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II | | 9.75" | | 6.25" |
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VMF-323 was commissioned August 1, 1943. In 1964 the squadron became Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) transitioning to the F-4B Phantom II. Supposedly VMFA-323 became the "Death Rattlers" when 3 squadron pilots killed a 6 foot rattlesnake and hung its skin in the squadron's ready room. VMFA-323 arrived at Da Nang, South Vietnam on December 1, 1965. On October 6, 1966 the Death Rattlers transferred to Chu Lai Air Base in South Vietnam. As part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, VMFA-323 flew air to air, close air support, and interdiction missions in support of US Marine and allied ground forces. The F-4B provided speed, heavy weapon loads, and radar guided missile capability. The squadron flew more than 17,000 combat sorties between 1967 and 1969 before returning the United States.
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 2003-2026 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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