Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA9302
McDonnell RF-101A Voodoo Diecast Model
ROCAF 4th TRS, #5656, Chang Yu-Pao, Taiwan, 1965 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell RF-101A Voodoo | | 11.25" | | 6.75" |
This aircraft was transferred to the RoCAF (Taiwan) in 1962 and assigned to the 4 th TRS (Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron) at Taoyuan AB. The RF-101As were meant to replace the older RF-100s and were used to take photos of Chinese points of interest while remaining over International waters but in fact they would penetrate Chinese airspace for several years. On March 18, 1965 pilot Lt. Col. Chang Yu-pao was flying 5656 when it was shot down, the pilot did not survive. This was the last of the RoCAF RF-101As to be lost.
Designed to meed a USAAF requirement for a long-range turbojet powered fighter, the F-101 was first flown (as the XF-88 prototype) on October 20th, 1948. Its initial mission as bomber escort was modified during development to include that of all-weather interceptor, nuclear fighter-bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft. Reconnaissance variants saw extensive use during the Vietnam war while interceptors remained in service with several Air National Guard units until 1982. Ultimately, the Voodoo's carreer was rather short-lived although it did help pave the way towards the highly successful F-4 Phantom II that replaced it. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-101 Voodoo is a large model in this scale and is constructed from diecast metal with plastic components used for replication of fine scale details such as the model's nose and engine exhausts. The short stubby solid metal wings are cleverly fitted to the fuselage with almost no visible seams and feature razor thin aerodynamic wing fences and crisp panel lines. The hinged canopy opens near vertical for easy placement of crew figures and viewing the highly detailed pad-printed front and rear instrument panels. The series covers fighter variants with a rotating weapons pallete under the forward fuselage and reconnaissance variants with transparent camera windows in the nose.
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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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