McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle

USAF 318th FIS, no. 76-0111, + ASM-135 ASAT Missile

Hobby Master 1:72   HA4548

In 2023, 4 Wing and 333, 334, 335 and 336 Fighter Squadrons painted their F-15E Strike Eagle flags to commemorate the Wing's heritage and celebrate the men and women who paved the way for the Wing. The story began with the Royal Air Force's Eagle Squadrons, which developed under leaders such as Colonel Don Blakeslee, pictured on the Wing's flagship, who excelled as the first of many men who helped the Wing go through many titles before becoming 4 Wing as we know it today.

The United States Air Force planned to deploy an operational force of 112 ASM-135 missiles. It intended to modify 20 F-15A fighters from the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron based at McChord Air Force Base in Washington and the 48th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron based at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for the anti-satellite mission. Both squadrons had airframes modified to support the ASM-135 by the time the project was cancelled in 1988.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E 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.