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Republic Aviation F-105F Thunderchief 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Double MiG Killer” S/N 63-8301, Pilot Lt Col. Leo Thorsness, 357th TFS, 355th TFW, USAF Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2551
AUD $210.00
In stock
Republic F-105F Thunderchief 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, 357th TFS, USAF – HA2551
Length | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in |
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Wingspan | 12.9 cm | 5.8 in |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Removable pilot & RIO figurines
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Optional ordnance
- Positionable horizontal stabilisers
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA2551 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2551 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F-105F Thunderchief, s/n 63-8301, “Double MiG Killer”, Pilot Lt Col. Leo Thorsness. At the time, part of the 467th Tactical Fighter Squadron (467 TFS), 507th Tactical Fighter Wing (507th TFW), United States Air Force (USAF), Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand April 17, 1967.
Double MiG Kill
On April 19, 1967, while circling the crew of his downed wingman and awaiting SAR, Major Thorsness and Captain Johnson attacked and destroyed a lone MiG-17. Then, low on fuel and about to leave, Thorsness spotted four more MiG-17s downing one; three others fled.
Republic Aviation F-105 Thunderchief
The Republic F-105 Thunderchief is an American single-engine supersonic fighter bomber that first flew on October 22, 1955, entering service in August 1958 with the 335th TFS.
Built-in four main variants: F-105B (first production model), F-105D (improved with an all-weather capability), F-105F (two-seat trainer), the EF-105F and enhanced F105G “Wild Weasel” variants. The USAF started to phase the Thunderchief out of the strike role in 1970 and the “Wild Weasel” in 1984. Production ended in 1964 with 833 airframes built.
The F-105 uses a single Pratt & Whitney J75 after burning an axial-flow turbojet engine. The armament consists of one cannon mounted internally on the port side of the nose. Five external hardpoints carry up to 6,400 kg (14,000 lb) of stores.
Republic Aviation F-105F Thunderchief 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Double MiG Killer” S/N 63-8301, Pilot Lt Col. Leo Thorsness, 357th TFS, 355th TFW, USAF Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2551
AUD $210.00
In stock