Hobby Master 1:72 HA3408 T-2 JASDF Blue Impulse, #59-5111, Hamamatsu AB, Japan |
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Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 9.75" |
Width: 4.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: HM-HA3408 |
Period: Modern |
**ONLY ONE LEFT! THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION**
The Aerobatic Team Blue Impulse were part of the 21st Squadron 4th Air Wing presently are attached to 11th Squadron 4th Air Wing. Established in 1960 and equipped with F-86s the team re-equipped with the Mitsubishi T-2 in 1980 and eventually to the Kawasaki T-4 in 1995. Mitsubishi T-2 59-5111 is nicknamed Triple Sticks referring to the triple 1s. The T-2 was retired in 2006 with 72-5111 being sent to the JASDF Air Park as a museum piece. There were 90 T-2s built.
Info: T-2 JASDF Blue Impulse, #59-5111, Hamamatsu AB, Japan