Panavia Tornado GR.4

RAF No.31 Sqn, ZA554, RAF Marham, UK, RAF 100 years 2018

Hobby Master 1:72 HA6727

In 2018, the Royal Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Tornado GR.Mk 4 #ZA554, based at RAF Marham, England was given a commemorative tail flash. RAF No.31 Squadron flew the Tornado GR.Mk 4 from 1999 until the squadron was disbanded in March 2019.

Panavia Tornado IDS

Designed in collaboration with Britain, West Germany and Italy, the Tornado was first flown on August 14th, 1974 and is thought by many to be the most important military aircraft in Western European history. Nicknamed "The Flying Fin" because of its large tail fin, the Tornado has a variable wing sweep design and is capable of taking off and landing on short airstrips. It is equipped with terrain-following radar, which allows for hands-off, low-level flight in any weather. There are three primary versions: an electronic combat/reconnaissance version, an interceptor and a highly versatile strike fighter-bomber capable of carrying almost all of NATO's air-launched weapons.

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.