North American F-100D Super Sabre

USAF 50th TFW, 81st TFS, #55-2950, France, 1958

Hobby Master 1:72 HA2128

The F-100D Super Sabre, serial 55-2950, served with the 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1958 at RAF Bentwaters and later George Air Force Base. As part of the 81st TFS, the aircraft flew training, air defense, and tactical strike missions during the early Cold War period. The D model featured an improved wing, autopilot, and armament systems, allowing for better performance and ground attack capability. Pilots trained in supersonic flight, formation tactics, and gunnery. F-100D 55-2950 was part of the transition to more advanced fighter-bombers in the Tactical Air Command and contributed to NATO deterrence in Europe.

North American F-100D Super Sabre

Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved to be a dangerous aircraft, by the end of its USAF service in 1972, a total of 889 F-100s had been lost in accidents, claiming the lives of 324 pilots.

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.