Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2101
F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model
USAF 27th TFW, 416th TFS, Harold Comstock, Bien Hoa Airbase, Vietnam, July 1966| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American F-100D Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of September 2008 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
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The North American F-100 Supersabre served the USAF from 1954 to 1971 and the ANG until 1979. The F-100 commonly referred to as the “Hun”, a shortened version of “one hundred” was the first US fighter capable of attaining supersonic speed in level flight. The Hun was used extensively as close-air-support in South Vietnam. The F-100 suffered from landing gear and brake parachute failures, electrical problems, refueling probes that broke off during some maneuvers and the occasional wing failure. Over 500 of the 1,274 F-104Ds that were built were lost mostly due to these failures. Harold Elwood “Bunny” Comstock became a WWII ace with 5 destroyed aircraft in the air, 2 on the ground. He also had 1 probable, seven damaged and 22 locomotives. After WWII Comstock commanded the 389th FBS of F-86s and then the 481st TFS flying F-100s. Comstock continued his F-100 flying while commanding the 481st TFS, 27th FW during 2 tours in Vietnam. During 30 years of military service Comstock retired a Colonel awarded a DFC with 6 OLC (Oak-Leaf-Clusters), the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation and numerous other awards. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents highly-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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- 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 Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products]Designed to replace the original F86 Sabre, the F100 was first flown on May 25th, 1953.[See more North American F-100D Super Sabre products] |
