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| Expected release date is 31st Jan 2025 |
| Hobby Master 1:72 HA19061 F-4E Phantom II - USAF 51st TFS, 397th TFS, #67-0351, Taegu AB, South Korea, 1985 |
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| Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 10.5" |
Width: 6.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: HM-HA19061 |
Period: Modern |
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In 1964 the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron began flying the F-4 Phantom II and was soon sent to Vietnam. During that period, it flew "Night Owl" interdiction missions and armed reconnaissance, led Navy pathfinder missions to numerous targets, and the first B-52s to targets in North Vietnam. The squadron retained a combat capability until 16 September 1974 when the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, its parent unit, moved to South Korea. The squadron was activated at Taegu AB, South Korea, sharing the base with the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). Aircrews trained to remain proficient in close air support, interdiction, and air-to-air combat skills until 1989.
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.
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.
Info: F-4E Phantom II - USAF 51st TFS, 397th TFS, #67-0351, Taegu AB, South Korea, 1985
