Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1980
McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 57th FW, 561st FS Wild Weasels, #69-7232, Nellis AFB, NV, 1996 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
In the late 1980s 69-7232 was assigned to the 480 TFS/ 52nd TFW at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. In 1991 during Operation Desert Storm it was assigned the 81st TFS / 52nd TFW with the tail code SP. On February 1, 1993 F-4G 69-7232 was assigned to the 561st TFS / 57th TFW located at Nellis AFB, Nevada. On March 26, 1996 F-4G 69-7232 was sent to AMARC and on July 17, 1997 was sent to Holloman AFB as a QF-4G drone. On October 1, 1996 the 561st TFS was inactivated. The motto of the “Wild Weasel” squadrons began at a briefing of F-100 pilots in Vietnam. During this initial briefing when it became apparent that their mission would be to go out with the intent of being shot at so they could shoot back; one pilot was quoted as saying “You gotta be shittin’ me!”. This is how the letters “YGBSM” originated.
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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