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The 111th Squadron, known as the "Panther Squadron," is a unit of the Turkish Air Force operating the F-4E Phantom II. Established in the 1970s, the squadron has played a significant role in Turkey's defense and air operations. The F-4E, a highly versatile fighter-bomber, has been used for a variety of missions, including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance.

In 2019, the squadron the 60th anniversary of Phantom service with the Turkish Air Force. Aircraft #49-2601 was given this colorful tail-art to commemorate the occasion.

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 Terminator 2020 - Turkish Air Force 111.Filo Panthers, #77-0296, Turkey, Squadron 60th Anniversary 2019