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McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II

USN VF-143 Pukin Dogs, NK311, USS Constellation, Vietnam 1967

Hobby Master 1:72 HA19051

US Navy Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) Pukin Dogs was the new designation given to VF-821 on June 20th, 1962. The squadron had transitioned from the F4U Corsair through the F3H Demon and onto F-4 Phantom II. The squadron deployed its Phantoms to Vietnam several times aboard the USS Constellation from 1964 to 1970. VF-143's last Vietnam deployment was aboad the USS Enterprise in 1972. After returning to the US, the Pukin Dogs upgraded once more to the F-14 Tomcat in 1974 which it flew until 2005 when it transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet and was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143).

McDonnell Douglas F-4B 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.