{"product_id":"preorder-northrop-f-5f-tiger-ii-usaf-58th-tftw-425th-tfts-no-73-0891-williams-afb-az-1979-hobby-master-172-ha3377","title":"Northrop F-5F Tiger II \/ USAF 58th TFTW, 425th TFTS, Williams AFB, AZ, 1979 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA3377","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorthrop F-5F Tiger II\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 58th TFTW, 425th TFTS, no. 73-0891, Williams AFB, AZ, 1979\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA3377\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1969, the 425th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron began training Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots on Northrop F-5C Freedom Fighters at Williams AFB in Arizona. With the Vietnam War's end in 1973, it shifted to training aircrews from nations acquiring the F-5E Tiger II. Although the USAF did not operate any F-5s at the time, the F-5E\/Fs assigned to the 425th carried USAF serial numbers. The squadron played a pivotal role in training pilots from over 20 countries throughout the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F005\"\u003eNorthrop F-5F Tiger II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned partly to meet a US Navy requirement 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 Navy withdrew its 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 US. 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 training and \"aggressor\" aircraft, acting as the opposing force during military wargames.\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":45617570873499,"sku":"HA3377","price":136.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/64276.jpg?v=1791913219","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/preorder-northrop-f-5f-tiger-ii-usaf-58th-tftw-425th-tfts-no-73-0891-williams-afb-az-1979-hobby-master-172-ha3377","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}