Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3718
McDonnell F-101B Voodoo Diecast Model
USAF 15th FIS, #58-0264, Davis-Monthan AFB, 1962 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell F-101B Voodoo | | 11.25" | | 6.75" |
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McDonnell F-101B Voodoo of the 15th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron flew from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, in 1962 as a two-seat, supersonic all-weather interceptor assigned to Air Defense Command, guarding the southwestern United States. The squadron had received the Voodoo in 1960, replacing the F-89 Scorpion. On October 22, 1962, as the Cuban Missile Crisis began, it dispersed part of its force, armed with nuclear-tipped missiles, to Williams Air Force Base, and the aircraft returned to Davis-Monthan after the crisis. The 15th was inactivated in December 1964, when its Voodoos were passed to other Air Defense Command squadrons.
Designed to meed a USAAF requirement for a long-range turbojet powered fighter, the F-101 was first flown (as the XF-88 prototype) on October 20th, 1948. Its initial mission as bomber escort was modified during development to include that of all-weather interceptor, nuclear fighter-bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft. Reconnaissance variants saw extensive use during the Vietnam war while interceptors remained in service with several Air National Guard units until 1982. Ultimately, the Voodoo's carreer was rather short-lived although it did help pave the way towards the highly successful F-4 Phantom II that replaced it. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-101 Voodoo is a large model in this scale and is constructed from diecast metal with plastic components used for replication of fine scale details such as the model's nose and engine exhausts. The short stubby solid metal wings are cleverly fitted to the fuselage with almost no visible seams and feature razor thin aerodynamic wing fences and crisp panel lines. The hinged canopy opens near vertical for easy placement of crew figures and viewing the highly detailed pad-printed front and rear instrument panels. The series covers fighter variants with a rotating weapons pallete under the forward fuselage and reconnaissance variants with transparent camera windows in the nose.
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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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