Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6730
Panavia Tornado IDS Diecast Model
Aeronautica Militare, MM7074, Al Dhafra AB, UAE, Operation Desert Storm, 1991 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Panavia Tornado IDS | | 9.25" | | 7.75" |
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The Panavia Tornado IDS MM7074 was an Italian Air Force aircraft that gained prominence during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. On January 18, 1991, during Italy's first combat mission of the operation, MM7074 was shot down over Iraq. The crew, Major Gianmarco Bellini and Captain Maurizio Cocciolone, ejected and were captured as prisoners of war. This incident marked the first time Italian personnel had been taken captive since World War II. The aircraft was part of the "Legion 15" flight group, which conducted strike missions from Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. Designed in collaboration with Britain, West Germany and Italy, the Tornado was first flown on August 14th, 1974 and is thought by many to be the most important military aircraft in Western European history. Nicknamed "The Flying Fin" because of its large tail fin, the Tornado has a variable wing sweep design and is capable of taking off and landing on short airstrips. It is equipped with terrain-following radar, which allows for hands-off, low-level flight in any weather. There are three primary versions: an electronic combat/reconnaissance version, an interceptor and a highly versatile strike fighter-bomber capable of carrying almost all of NATO's air-launched weapons. © Copyright 2003-2025 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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