Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 001605
Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird Diecast Model
USAF 9th SRW, 1st SRS, Det.4, #61-7960 Libyan Raider, Maj.Brian Shul and Maj.Walter Watson, Libya, April 1986 Operation El Dorado Canyon, Signature Edition | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird | | 17.75" | | 9.25" |
On 15 April 1986, Operation El Dorado Canyon launched air-strikes against Libya in response to Libya's bombing of a Berlin discotheque frequented by US military personnel. The attack was carried out by a strike-group of eighteen USAF F-111s supported by numerous USN and USMC A-6, A-7 and F/A-18 aircraft. Shortly after the raid, SR-71 #64-17960 piloted by Maj. Brian Shul with RSO Maj.Walter Watson, entered Libyan airspace at a blistering 2,125 mph to photograph the targets for bomb damage assessment. As they neared the end of their sweeps, they started receiving launch indications from Libyan surface-to-air missile sites below. Counting on the SR-71s incredible performance, they held their course and managed to outrun the missiles before returning home safely to RAF Mildenhall. The aircraft is currently on display at the Castle Air Force Base Museum in California.
Limited Edition of 500 pieces worldwide, including certificate hand-signed by the pilot and RSO.
Designed as a long-range, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, The Lockheed SR-71 first flew on December 22, 1964. Nicknamed "The Blackbird," this highly-advanced aircraft was believed by many to be ahead of its time. It was capable of mach 3 and still holds the record for the fastest "air breathing manned aircraft" in the world. Its speed and ability to operate at high altitudes served as a defensive feature; when attacked by surface-to-air missiles, the pilot needed only to accelerate to avoid being struck. Only 32 SR-71's were operated during its 34-year service history, and though 12 were destroyed in accidents none were lost to enemy attack. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Century Wings' 1:72 scale SR-71 includes the mission-capable SR-71A and training SR-71B variants. The models are constructed almost entirely of metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used in the manufacturing process. Crisply detailed panel lines and ultra-thin metal rudders and edges surround the airframe to reproduce this eye-catching speed demon. The sharply pointed shock cones protruding from the engine nacelles and the afterburner detail at the rear of the engine are accurately reproduced, and the correctly detailed set of landing gear and doors have been included as robust sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground or in-flight display.
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The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Century Wings 1:72 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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