Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33218
McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 78th TFS, 81st TFW, RAF Woodbridge, England, 1970 | Limited Edition
2540
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The F-4 Phantom was designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a fleet air defense fighter to counter the threat posed by fast long-range Soviet bombers. McDonnell's design used twin engines to give high supersonic speed, large internal fuel capacity for long range, and powerful radar and radar-guided missiles. The US Air Force also ordered the F-4 in 1962. With over 2,800 delivered, the US Air Force was the biggest user of the F-4, the Navy and Marine Corps taking over 1,200. They were in action in Vietnam from 1965 to 1973 in fighter, bomber, photo-reconnaissance and electronic counter measure roles. As part of its commitment to NATO, the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing was based at RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk and flew the F-101A/C Voodoo in the tactical fighter bomber role between 1958 and 1966. In late 1965, the Wing began to replace its former mounts with the F-4C Phantom within the 78th, 91st and 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadrons. The conversion process was completed in April 1966. Of this Wing, the 91st with 'WS' (blue fin top) and 92nd 'WT' (yellow fin top), whilst the 78th TFS was based at nearby Woodbridge and replaced their F-4Cs with 'D' models, which wore 'WR' tail codes 9red fin top) including 65-0736 depicted by this model. In 1972, the 81st centralized this system with 'WR' codes for all their aircraft. On 24th August 1978, the 81st TFW started converting to the A-10A, with bulk deliveries starting during January 1979, the F-4 Phantoms returning to the USA for second-line duties.
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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