McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II

USAF 366th TFW, 389th TFS Gunfighters, no. 64-0776, Vietnam, Mai 1967

Hobby Master 1:72 HA19054

1967 was a successful year for F-4C 64-0776. On April 23 F-105 Thunderchiefs and F-4s Phantom IIs, both carrying bombs as well as well as air-to-air missiles destroyed 8 MiGs on the ground. Some MiG-21s were able to get airborne and F-4C 64-0776; with the 366th TFW / 389th TFS "Gunfighters" shot down a MiG using an AIM-7E. On May 20 1967 six MiGs were shot down by F-4Cs with F-4C 64-0776 downing one. On May 22 1967 F-4C 64-0776 again destroyed a MiG making this aircraft a 3 time winner.

McDonnell Douglas F-4C 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.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

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