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McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II
1/72 Scale Diecast Model
VMFA-122 “Crusaders”, Tail Code DC/06, USMC, DA Nang AB, 1968
Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
SKU: HA19049
AUD $190.00
In stock
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VMFA-122 “Crusaders”, USMC – HA19049
Length | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
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Wingspan | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in |
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 HA19049 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA19049 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F-4B Phantom II BuNo 158378, tail code DC/06. Of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (VMFA-122) “Crusaders, United States Marine Corps (USMC) at the time stationed at DA Nang Air Base Vietnam, 1968.
VMFA-122 “Crusaders”
It was established as Marine Fighter Squadron 122 (VMF-122) “Candystripers” on March 1, 1942. In 1965, it was redesignated as VMFA-122 with the transition to the F-4 Phantom. After several nickname and logo changes, VMFA-122 became the “Flying Leathernecks” in December 2016.
The squadron saw combat in the Pacific during WWII and completed two tours of Vietnam. More recently, it has deployed to the Middle East to support US Military operations.
The unit currently operates the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II and is home-based at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, USA.
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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 F-4’s maiden flight occurred on May 27, 1958, and entered 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, and reconnaissance and Wild Weasel variants were replaced in 1996. Production ended in 1981, with over 5,000 airframes built.
The F-4 used two General Electric J79s after burning turbojet engines. The Phantom did not carry guns until the F-4C was introduced with an external gun pod. The E was the first to have an internally mounted cannon. Nine external hardpoints could carry up to 7,250 kg (16,000 lb) of payload.
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McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II
1/72 Scale Diecast Model
VMFA-122 “Crusaders”, Tail Code DC/06, USMC, DA Nang AB, 1968
Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
SKU: HA19049
AUD $190.00
In stock
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