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| | Code: AC-1002 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Air Commander Heavy Metal Collection 1002
McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Diecast Model
USN VF-21 Freelancers, NE101, Cdr. Louis Page and Lt. John Smith, USS Midway, Vietnam, MiG Kill June 17th 1965 | Limited Edition
600
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II | | 9.75" | | 6.25" |
VF-21's first aerial victories in Vietnam would be the first confirmed kills achieved by any U.S. Navy fighter squadron during the course of that long conflict. On June 17, 1965 Commander Louis Page and Lieutenant John Smith destroyed a MiG-17 with an AIM-7 Sparrow and moments later Lieutenant Jack Batson, Jr and Lieutenant Commander Robert Doremus destroyed another MiG-17 with a Sparrow missile. Air Commander has modelled both of these famous aircraft as part of their Heavy Metal Collection. Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Air Commander "Heavy Metal Collection" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Air Commander 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.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
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