Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1954
McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 10th TRW, RAF Alconbury, England, 1967 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The 10th TRW (Tactical Reconnaissance Wing) was formerly based at Spangdahlem AB, West Germany was relocated to RAF Alconbury, UK arriving on August 25, 1959. In 1965 the 10th TRW received their RF- 4C Phantom IIs. From the mid 1960's until 1971 the USAF stared using Tail Codes. Aircraft at Alconbury were assigned "AR", "AS", "AT" but these weren't applied until before this method was cancelled. All Alconbury aircraft wore "AR" on the tail and 1 TRS had a blue tip on the tail while 30 TRS had red and 32 TRS wore yellow.RF- 4C-23-MC 64-1077 c/n 1144 was the last aircraft produced in a block of 16 aircraft. After serving its time with the 10th TRW it eventually made its way to the Minnesota ANG/148th TRG. The last owners of 64-1077 were the Alabama ANG and wore BH on the tail. On April 14, 1994 the aircraft was accepted at AMARC and stored as AA FP0954.
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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