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McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-114 “Aardvarks”, ” MiG Killer”, Tail Code NH/201, US Navy, 1972 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SKU: HA19034
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McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VF-114 “Aardvarks”, USN – HA19034
Length | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable pilot and crew figurines
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA19034 1/72 Air Power
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power series HA19034 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F-4J Phantom II BuNo 157245, Tail Code NH/201, a ” MiG Killer” of VF-114 “Aardvarks”, US Navy. At the time deployed with CVW-11 aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), Vietnam, 1972.
MiG Kills
On May 6, 1972, two F-4J Phantom IIs of VF-114 engaged a flight of four MiG-21s while covering a strike on the Bai Thuong airfield. One was flown by Lieutenant Commander Kenneth W. “Viper” Pettigrew and RIO Lieutenant (j.g.) Michael J. McCabe, the other by Lieutenant Robert G. Hughes and RIO Lieutenant (j.g.) Adolph J. Cruz. Hughes downed the first MiG and Pettigrew the second, both with sidewinder missiles.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
The F-4 Phantom II is an American tandem-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range, carrier-capable supersonic interceptor fighter-bomber and, later, reconnaissance and Wild Weasel (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) aircraft.
The maiden flight took place on May 27, 1958, entering service on December 30, 1960. Designed initially for the USN, it also served with the USAF, USMC, and other countries. The US military began to replace the F-4 during the 1980s, reconnaissance and Wild Weasel variants in 1996. Production ended in 1981, with over 5,000 airframes built.
The F-4 used two General Electric J79 after burning turbojet engines. The Phantom did not carry guns until the introduction of the F-4C with an external gun pod. The -E was the first with an internally mounted cannon. Nine external hardpoints could carry up to 7,250 kg (16,000 lb) of payload.
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-114 “Aardvarks”, ” MiG Killer”, Tail Code NH/201, US Navy, 1972 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SKU: HA19034
AUD $198.00
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