McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle

USAF 125th FW, 159th FS FL ANG, #86-0171, Jacksonville ANGB, FL, Florida ANG 75th Anniversary 2022

HM 1:72  HA4578

F-15C Eagle serial 86-0171 was painted in a special scheme to mark the Florida Air National Guard's 75th anniversary in 2022. Assigned to the 159th Fighter Squadron of the 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville ANG Base, the aircraft commemorated the unit's heritage dating back to 1947. The anniversary markings honored decades of air defense missions flown by Florida ANG pilots, including homeland defense alert duties after 2001. The F-15C remained a frontline air superiority fighter at the time, regularly flying training and operational sorties. The special scheme highlighted both the Eagle's legacy and the Florida ANG's long standing role in protecting US airspace.

McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle

Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force.

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.