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Dragon 1:72 Warbirds 50071 F-15C Eagle Diecast Model USAF 58th FS Gorillas, Eglin AFB, FL 1:72 Scale     Length     Width McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle     10.75"     7.25" The 58th Fighter Squadron is one of two combat flying squadrons in the 33d Fighter Wing Operations Group, 33d Fighter Wing. The mission of the 58th Fighter Squadron is to prepare and maintain a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) combat-coded F-15C squadron for worldwide deployment and air combat operations. The squadron originally transitionned to the F-15 aircraft in 1979. The squadron plans and executes an annual flying hour program of 5,200 sorties to train and maintain the combat readiness of 32 pilots and 300 maintenance personnel for operational taskings in the world's most sophisticated air superiority aircraft. The squadron has more than 320 active-duty and civilian personnel and 27 F-15C/D aircraft assigned. The "Gorillas" maintain and manage $950 million in assets and has an annual budget of $11.5 million. Dragon 1:72 Warbirds The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" 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. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more Dragon 1:72 Warbirds products] McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Designed to meet a USAF requirement for a long-range tactical air superiority fighter, the F15 was first flown on July 27th, 1972. [See more McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle products]