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Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 1/72 Scale Diecast Model 26+30, JaBoG 32 “Bavaria”, “25th Anniversary”, Luftwaffe, 1983Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SKU: HA1033
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Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, JaBoG 32 “Bavaria”, Luftwaffe – HA1033
Length | 21.3 cm | 8.4 in |
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Wingspan | 8.8 cm | 3.5 in |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable crew figurines
- Optional ordnance
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA1033 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power series HA1033 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F-104G Starfighter taktische nummer (tactical number) 26+30 of Jagdbombergeschwader 32 “Bavaria” (Fighter-Bomber Wing 32), abbreviated as JaBoG 32 “Bavaria”, Luftwaffe. in a unique paint scheme to celebrate the 25th anniversary of JaboG 32.
Jagdbombergeschwader 32 “Bavaria”
Formed in 1957, activated on July 22 1958, equipped with the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak fighters. Transitioned to the Lockheed F-104 Starfighters in 1965, then the Panagvia Tornado IDS in 1984. In 1991, it became Germany’s only suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) wing with the arrival of the Tornado ECR fighters. JaBoG 32 disbanded on March 31, 2013.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is an American single-engine, high-performance, supersonic interceptor aircraft, later developed into an all-weather multirole aircraft.
It first flew in March 1954, entering service in 1958 with the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Revolutionary in design and the first aircraft capable of maintaining Mach 2.
It served with the USAF until 1969 and the Air National Guard until 1975. In addition, NASA operated a small fleet. The last Starfighters in military service (Italian Air Force) were retired in 2004. Production ended in 1980 with 2,578 airframes built, serving in over 15 countries.
It uses a single General Electric J79 axial-flow after-burning turbojet engine mounted in the rear of the fuselage. The armament consists of one cannon on the left side of the fuselage below the cockpit. Seven external hardpoints carry up to 1,800 kgs (4,000 lbs) of stores:
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 1/72 Scale Diecast Model 26+30, JaBoG 32 “Bavaria”, “25th Anniversary”, Luftwaffe, 1983Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SKU: HA1033
AUD $127.00
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