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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2103 F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model USAF 20th TFW, "Triple Zilch", 1957 1:72 Scale     Length     Width North American F-100D Super Sabre     7.75"     6.5" PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of November 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. Release dates are subject to change. Consider them to be estimates as manufacturers frequently revise them. Credit Cards are not billed until time of shipment. Check or PayPal payment (not recommended) is required at time of order. The North American F-100 Super Sabre was in USAF service from 1954 to 1971 and the ANG until 1979. It was the first aircraft of what was to become known as “Century aircraft” referring to the 100. The F-100 was the first USAF jet fighter capable of super sonic speeds in level flight. The F-100D was designed to overcome the short falls of the “C”. The “D” suffered from electrical problems, landing gear and brake chute failures as well as re-fuelling probes that broke off during high speed maneuvers. Of the 1,274 “D”s produced over 500 aircraft were lost, mostly due to accidents with a loss rate of 50 aircraft per year during the Vietnam War. The 20th TFW was activated in late 1930 as 20th Pursuit Group. The unit first went to England in 1943 for WWII and returned to Wethersfield, Essex, England in 1952 as part of United States Air Force Europe (USAFE). The first F-100s arrived in 1957. Triple Zilch was chosen by Col. Raymond Toliver, the commander of the 20th TFW because of its buzz number (FW-000). He began flying with the 55th TFS and this squadron emblem along with the 2 other 20th TFW units the 77th and 79th are displayed on his aircraft. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series 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] North American F-100D Super Sabre 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]