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McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II

Diecast Model 

IRIAF 71st TFS, #67-14869, Shiraz AB, Iran, September 1980

 The first of 32 F-4Ds arrived in Iran on September 8, 1968 and assigned to 308th TFS and received serial 3-601. In 1974 the aircraft was sent to the 72nd TFS at Hor AB and assigned serial 3-663 but two years later it was sent back to the 308th TFS. By now Iran had a new 5-digit serial system with "3" standing for combat aircraft so 3-663 became 3-6697. In 1976 3-6697 was assigned to the 71st TFS based at Shiraz AB and during numerous conflicts flew several hundred successful combat missions.

McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II
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.

1. Molded metal construction with plastic components.
2. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
3. Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
4. opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
5. Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
6. Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
7. Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.