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| Code: AC-1010 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 1010 McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II Diecast Model USAF 8th TFW, 435th TFS, #66-7601, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, 1967 | Limited Edition 800 Pieces Worldwide |
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1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
Bearing MiG kill stars on its port vari-ramp from its previous victories on 6 November 1967 (when crewed by Capt D D Simmonds and 1Lt G H McKinney Jr), this aircraft claimed a third MiG six weeks later on 19 December with Maj J D Moore and 1Lt G H McKinney Jr at the controls. Originally delivered to the 33rd TFW on 11 May 1967, the near-new fighter was transferred to the 8th TFW two months later. Following a lengthy spell with the ex-F-104-equipped 435th TFS (FO), it was passed on to the 25th TFS (FA codes). 66-7601 was still flying with the unit when it was hit by an SA-2 missile north of the DMZ on 16 February 1972, forcing its crew, 350-mission veteran Capt W R Schwartfeger and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) 1Lt R W Galati, to eject into captivity. 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 2003-2024 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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