Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5905
WSK-Mielec Lim-5 Fresco C Diecast Model
Polish Air Force 45th Experimental Sqn, Red 1717, Mielec AB, Poland, July 12th 1993 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| WSK-Mielec Lim-5 Fresco C | | 6.25" | | 5.25" |
In 1955 Poland purchased a license to produce the MiG-17 aircraft to be manufactured byWSK-Mielec (Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego) and WSK "PZL-Mielec" a Polish aerospace manufacturer, based in Mielec. The Polish aircraft was named Lim-5 and the first aircraft was completed on November 28, 1956 with a total number of 477 Lim-5s being produced by 1960. On July 12, 1993 the oldest Lim-5 1717 of the 45th Experimental Aviation Squadron completed a commemorative last flight of the Lim-5 wearing a special paint scheme designed by artist Grezygier
Designed as an enhanced version of the MiG-15 jet fighter, the MiG-17 was first flown on January 13th, 1950. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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