Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33204
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 12th TFTW, "Annette", Buck Shuler, Cam Ranh Bay AFB, Vietnam, 1968-69 | Limited Edition
5000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
This aircraft was assigned to General Buck Shuler Jr. as part of 12 Tactical Fighter Wing at Cam Ranh Bay AB, South Vietnam 1968-69. Tail #64-816 was a camouflaged aircraft, with a yellow tail stripe, yellow tipped drop tanks, and canopy rail name plates with General Shuler's name on the fron and co-pilot, Bill Reed's name on the rear canopy rail. Buck's wife's name ANNETTE adorned the nose. The F-4 was a rugged aircraft and held up well during all combat operations. Through the Air Force Museum at Write Force, it was saved for preservation. It was flown to Charleston, decommissioned and transported by helicopter to the Citadel Campus. There it honours the 67 citadel grads who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Phantom II series captures the lines of what is perhaps the world's best-known modern fighter/bomber aircraft, with distinguishing features such as a raised tailplane, "dog-tooth" wings and accurate raised wing-tips. The canopies are configurable and can be displayed in the open position, allowing for easy viewing of cockpit and crew. Each release spotlights different ordnance and fuel tank configurations, and a detachable crew access ladder is available with most releases. At the rear, the engine exhaust cans feature simulated "turkey feathers" with afterburner details. Simulated stainless-steel shielding the lower tail and the root of the elevator control surface complete the model.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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