Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3109
Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Diecast Model
USAF 57th FIS, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, 1963 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Convair F-102A Delta Dagger | | 11.25" | | 6.25" |
The 57th Pursuit Squadron was activated in January 1941 and became 57th FS in May 1942. In 1949 it was inactivated only to be reactivated at Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine in March 1953 as the 57th FIS the “Black Knights of Aroostook”. In November 1954 the 57th moved to Keflavik, Iceland where they became the “Black Knights of Keflavik” to avoid confusion with the 526th FIS “Black Knights” based in Germany. In late 1962 the 57th FIS traded their F-89Ds for the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. The squadron flew the F-102 mostly on intercept mission again unannounced Russian aircraft. On September 15, 1972 the squadron intercepted a Russian Bear and recorded its 1000th intercept. In 1973 the 57th FIS re-equipped with F-4Cs and in the summer of 1978 converted to F-4Es. The 57th FIS was inactivated on June 28, 2006.
The F-102 was first flown on October 24, 1953. This aircraft was the USAF's first delta-wing fighter, and was also the USAF's first operational supersonic interceptor. Its primary mission was to intercept Soviet bombers, though it was also used as a bomber escort and ground attack aircraft during the Vietnam War. F-102s served with the USAF until the mid to late 1960s, when many of them were transferred to the US Air National Guard. By 1973, many F-102s were being used as target drones for testing the Patriot missile system, and the type was officially retired from service in 1976. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-102 Delta Dagger is a quality model with many fine features, skillfully designed and manufactured with modern techniques. The hinged canopy opens to reveal a pad-printed instrument panel and radar screen. The speed brake can be configured in the deployed position, and the landing gear and gear doors are constructed as subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The solid metal wing is masterfully recreated with downturned leading edges, raised wingtips, razor thin wing fences and removable fuel tanks. The three segmented weapons bays are constructed as a one-piece subassembly, and the six Falcon missiles feature finely detailed trapeze mounts.
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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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable 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.
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