{"product_id":"free-shipping-lockheedf-16c-maj-maciej-slab-krakowian-4052-polish-air-force-2025-hm-172-ha38072","title":"LockheedF-16C 'Maj. Maciej \"SLAB\" Krakowian' 4052, Polish Air Force, 2025 \/ HM 1:72 HA38072","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePolish Air Force, no. 4068, Lotnicza AB, Poland 2019\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA38040\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Maciej “Slab” Krakowian was the renowned leader of the Polish Tiger Demo Team, flying the formidable F-16C Block 52+ with more than 1,400 flight hours, including approximately 1,200 on the F-16. Proudly representing the Polish Air Force at major European airshows such as Radom and RIAT, he earned widespread recognition for the precision, professionalism, and intensity of his aerial demonstrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond the airshow circuit, Major Krakowian also served as an instructor and operational combat pilot, playing a key role in maintaining Poland’s NATO combat readiness and pilot training standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn August 28, 2025, during rehearsal flights for the Radom Air Show, his aircraft entered a steep descent following a maneuver before crashing near the runway and bursting into flames. Thankfully, no spectators or ground personnel were injured, but Major Krakowian tragically lost his life instantly. His passing marked a profound loss for the Polish Air Force and the international NATO demonstration flying community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F016\"\u003eLockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by General Dynamics as a lightweight, daytime USAF air-combat fighter, the F-16 was first flown on January 20th, 1974. This single-engine, supersonic aircraft has, over the years, evolved into a multirole aircraft. It has a frameless bubble canopy-giving its pilot superior visibility-and it uses advanced aerodynamics. The F-16 was one of the first designs to use a relaxed static stability\/fly-by-wire system, which helps it pull 9-g maneuvers and achieve speeds of more than Mach 2. Called \"Viper\" by its pilots, the F-16 is considered one of the most successful aircraft designs of the Cold War, with 4,400+ aircraft built since 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49052780298395,"sku":"HA38072","price":194.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/76143.jpg?v=1791918596","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-lockheedf-16c-maj-maciej-slab-krakowian-4052-polish-air-force-2025-hm-172-ha38072","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}