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| Hobby Master 1:72 HA19024 F-4J Phantom II USMC VMFA-235 Death Angels, DB13, 1972 |
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| Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 9.75" |
Width: 6.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: HM-HA19024 |
Period: Modern |
VMF(AW)-235 first deployed to Vietnam in 1966 flying the F-8E Crusader and during a 10 month deployment flew over 6,000 combat sorties. In 1967 they returned to Vietnam until May 1968 when they left for MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and were re-designated VMFA-235 "Death Angels". They re-equipped with the F-4J Phantom II which they flew until 1989 when they transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet. F-4J 153887 c/n 2503 left VMFA-235 in 1977 and was later upgraded to an F-4S. In 1991 the aircraft was converted to a drone and shot down in 2001.
Info: F-4J Phantom II USMC VMFA-235 Death Angels, DB13, 1972
