Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1908
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
RAAF No.6 Sqn, #69-0305, RAAF Amberley, Australia, 1970 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
On September 14th 1970 5 F-4E's arrived at RAAF Amberley led by 69-0306 piloted by Wing Commander Roy Frost, C/O of 6 Sqn, RAAF. Each aircraft was fitted with a 600 US gallon center-line ferry tank, wing mounted 370 US gallon drop tanks and MXU-648 travel pods attached to the port inner wing pylon. Every aircraft was a new 1969 model right from the factory and wearing the standard USAF Technical Order 1-1-4 camouflage, better known as the "Vietnam or SEA (South East Asia)" paint schemes. The aircraft arrived with the USAF Serial Number in black on the tail fin with the last one or two digits of the serial number in white being applied to the side of the fuselage at a later date. These numbers would make for easier RAAF identification. There was no squadron markings added to these aircraft.RAAF Phantom's had the honor of participating in RAAF 50th Anniversary Air Shows held throughout Australia during 1971. On October 25th,1972 with the lease up the first six RAAF Phantom's, of which 69-0305 was one were flown by USAF crews and returned to the United States where all the RAAF leased F-4's would eventually be converted to "G" series aircraft. Finally on June 22nd 1973 the last two Phantom's departed for their US home. After only 2 years 9 months and 3 days the Phantoms had come and gone from RAAF service.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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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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