McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II

USAF 924th TFG, 704th TFS, No.74-1040, Nellis AFB, NV, Gunsmoke Competition 1989

Hobby Master 1/72 HA19028

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II

Designed as a defence fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom flew for the first time on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range fighter/bomber proved to be highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and US Air Force as well as the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the main air superiority fighter of the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attacks. The Phantom continued to serve for much of the 1970s and 1980s and even carried out missions during the first Gulf War. Finally Replaced by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was withdrawn in 1996.

The "Gunsmoke" competition is designed to show the skills of USAF air and ground crews in an air-to-ground mission. This is a test of how fast, safe and accurately air and ground crews can load and turn around an aircraft so it can resume air operations. There were 16 teams involved in the competition that took place at Nellis AFB, Nevada between September 29, 1989 and October 16, 1989. Representing the 704th TFS/ 924th TFG AFRES from Bergstrom AFB, Texas was F-4E 74-1040. In 2006, #74-1040 was destroyed in a missile test.

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

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

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.