**ONLY ONE LEFT! THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION**

LIMITED TO 1000 PIECES.

Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".

The 19th and 33rd TFSs of the 363rd FW deployed from Shaw AFB in support of "Operation Southern Watch". On December 27, 1992 F-16DG 90-0778, commonly referred to as "the family bus" was on a 4 hour flight adding flight hours so the aircraft could go to phase inspection. The aircraft belonged to the 19th TFS but was on lone to the 33rd TFS and flown by Captain Gary North with callsign "Benji 41". During the flight Captain North encountered an Iraqi Mig-25 Foxbat that had crossed the 32nd north parallel and entered the no-fly zone. During the encounter Captain North fired an AIM-120 that destroyed the Mig-25 making it the first time an AIM-120 missile was fired in combat and the first F-16 air-to-air kill in "OSW". In October 1993 the aircraft became the property of the 63rd FS/ 56th FW.

The Calibre Wings 1:72 range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Calibre Wings 1:72 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.
• Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
• Selected moveable control surfaces.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
• Detailed pilot and crew figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
  

Info: F-16DG Fighting Falcon USAF 363rd FW, 19th FS, #90-0778 Foxbat Killer, Iraq, Operation Southern Watch, December 1992 (Clean Finish)