Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2510
Republic F-105D Thunderchief Diecast Model
USAF 355th TFW, 44th TFS, #59-1882 "Polish Glider", Don Kutyna, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 1970 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-105D Thunderchief | | 10.75" | | 5.75" |
Republic F-105D s/n 59-1822 was assigned to the 44th TFS 355th TFW with the tail code RE. The 44th TFS was referred to as “Yankee Air Pirates” by their enemy. This aircraft was flown by Major Don Kutyna of Polish decent so he named 59-1822 “The Polish Glider” and he was given the nickname “Yankee Air Polack”. Major Kutyna flew 120 combat missions over Vietnam. Later Kutyna became Commander of the Air Force Space Command at Peterson AFB, Colorado from 1987 – 1990. From 1990 until 1992 he was Commander in Chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Space Command. In 1992 after 35 years in the military he retired as a General. 59-1882 was retired to the Polish Aviation Museum in Cracow, Poland awaiting restoration.
Designed as a replacement for the F-84F Thuderstreak, the F-105 first flew on October 2, 1955. This Mach-2 capable aircraft was used for strike bombing during the Vietnam War. It was armed with a cannon and missiles and was also designed to carry a nuclear weapon. The single-seat F-105 was the largest single-engine fighter ever to serve with the USAF, and could deliver a greater bomb load than any of the 10-man strategic bombers that served during WWII. Despite these impressive statistics, the F-105 was also the only US aircraft in history to be removed from combat because of high rates of attrition. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-105 Thunderchief is a large, heavy model in this scale. This model has many fine features, including an accurately rendered "wasp waist" fuselage, a hinged canopy that locks securely in place leaving almost no visible gap, and cockpit details that include pad-printed screens and dial instrument panel. There is a M61 Vulcan cannon port, moveable horizontal stabalators that rotate in unison and an exhaust nozzle that can be configured. The solid metal wing has a plastic engine intake, which allows for correct replication of sharp edges. Most releases include a full range of ordnance (exceptions include air show releases).
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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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