{"product_id":"free-shipping-northrop-f-5c-skoshi-tiger-usaf-10th-fcs-bien-hoa-afb-vietnam-1965-hm-172-ha33003","title":"Northrop F-5C Skoshi Tiger USAF 10th FCS, Bien Hoa AFB, Vietnam, 1965 \/ HM 1:72   HA33003","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorthrop F-5A Freedom Fighter \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHAF 343 Mira Asteri, no. 69138, Mikra AB, Greece, 1996\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72   HA33003\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1960s, the U.S. Air Force's 10th Fighter Commando Squadron (FCS) played a critical role in Project Skoshi Tiger, an experimental program to deploy the F-5 Freedom Fighter to Vietnam. The squadron tested the F-5's combat effectiveness in real-world conditions from Bien Hoa Air Base. These compact, agile aircraft performed close air support, interdiction, and ground attack missions, often in high-threat areas. The Skoshi Tiger was designed to assess the F-5's potential as an affordable, exportable fighter for allied nations. The 10th FCS demonstrated the F-5's capabilities, paving the way for its adoption by many U.S. allies around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F005\"\u003eNorthrop F-5C Skoshi Tiger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in part to meet the US Navy's demand for a low-cost, low-maintenance fighter to operate from escort carriers, the F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959. Development of the F-5 continued even after the withdrawal of naval escort carriers, and the aircraft eventually evolved into the light supersonic “Freedom Fighter”, serving US allies during the Cold War and as a supersonic trainer in the USA. The second-generation F-5 (“Tiger II”) also served US allies, but because it was small and maneuverable like a MiG, it was also used by the US military as a trainer and “aggressor”, acting as the opposing force during military wargames.\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":49050298810523,"sku":"HA33003","price":165.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/67280.jpg?v=1791915264","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-northrop-f-5c-skoshi-tiger-usaf-10th-fcs-bien-hoa-afb-vietnam-1965-hm-172-ha33003","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}