Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5908
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco-C Diecast Model
VPAF 923rd Yeh The Fighter Rgt, Red 3020, Le Hai, Ha Dong, Vietnam, June 14th 1968 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco-C | | 6.25" | | 5.25" |
MiG-17F (Shenyang J-5) 3020 was used by the Le Hai of the Vietnam People's Air Force from the 923 rd "Yeh The" Fighter Regiment. On June 14, 1968 Luu Huy Chao and Le Hai departed Tho Xuan to intercept 6 F-4s. When the Americans were spotted Le Hai attacked while Luu Huy Chao covered him. By the end of the encounter Le Hai had claimed 2 victories which the USAF records don't show. MiG-17F 3020 was also piloted by Nguyen Van Bay the Younger who was shot down May 6, 1972.
Designed as an enhanced version of the MiG-15 jet fighter, the MiG-17 was first flown on January 13th, 1950. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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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