McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II / "Norm 83A"

No. 35+67, AufklG 52, Luftwaffe, Leck 1992

Hobby Master 1/72 HA19050

RF-4E was manufactured as 69-7514 MSN 4155 in 1969. Between 1971 and 1972,  the Bundeswehr/Luftwaffe  replaced their RF-104 with 44 RF-4Es. Now with the Bundeswehr, the aircraft became 35+67 assigned to AufklG 52
(reconnaissance squadron 52).

AG 52 was established at Erding in 1959, and moved to Leck / Stadum in 1964. On December 15, 1993 AG 52 was
deactivated and along with other aircraft 35+67 was sold to Turkey where it flew with 113 Filo until 2009 when it was stored.

McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

Designed as a defence fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom flew for the first time on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range fighter/bomber proved to be highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and US Air Force as well as the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the main air superiority fighter of the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attacks. The Phantom continued to serve for much of the 1970s and 1980s and even carried out missions during the first Gulf War. Finally Replaced by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was withdrawn in 1996.

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

1. Molded metal construction with plastic components.
2. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
3. Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
4. opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
5. Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
6. Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
7. Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.