Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3319
Northrop F-5E Tiger II Diecast Model
USAF 527th AGRS, #74-1553 "Red 53", RAF Alconbury, England, 1976 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Northrop F-5E Tiger II | | 7.75" | | 4.5" |
In April 1976 the 527th began as the 527th Tactical Fighter Training and Aggressor Squadron located at RAF Alconbury near Cambridge England. In May 1976 the squadron was equipped with the Northrop F-5E and beginning in September of that year provided aggressor support to combat units based in Europe. Shortly there after; the squadron was renamed the 527th Aggressor Squadron and their F-5Es wore the “snake” camo paint scheme. On June 22, 1988 the 527th flew its last sortie using the F-5E. The 527th AS transitioned to the F-16C in January 1989. F-5E 74-1553 was built in 1974 as c/n R1211 and in July 1990 it was transferred to the Moroccan Air Force as 01553.
Designed partly to meet a US Navy requirement for a low-cost, low-maintenance fighter to operate from Escort Carriers, the F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959. Development of the F-5 continued even after the Navy withdrew its Escort Carriers, and the aircraft eventually evolved into the light, supersonic "Freedom Fighter," serving US allies during the Cold War and as a supersonic trainer in the US. The second-generation F-5 ("Tiger II") also served US allies, but because it was small and maneuverable like a MiG it was also used by the US military as a training and "aggressor" aircraft, acting as the opposing force during military wargames. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-5 Tiger II is a sleek and fast looking model that uses a clever mix of metal and plastic components with near-seamless construction. The solid metal wing has sharp-edged plastic leading edge root extensions appropriate to the variant being modeled. The removable canopy provides a clear view of the cockpit's interior features such as the pad-printed front and side mounted instrument panels. Landing gear and doors have been included as one piece sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground display. The series covers both fighter variants with optional ordnance configurations (see photos) and the long nose reconnaissance variant.
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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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