Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6735
Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 4 Diecast Model
RAF No.617 (Dambusters) Sqn, ZD614, Kuwait, 2003, w/Storm Shadow Missiles | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 4 | | 9.25" | | 7.75" |
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Panavia Tornado GR4s of No. 617 "Dambusters" Squadron flew from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, during Operation Telic in 2003. The squadron had fully converted to the GR4 in 2002, and on March 21, 2003, it flew the first operational Storm Shadow cruise missile mission in the RAF's history. Squadron aircraft were filmed at Ali Al Salem with two Storm Shadows loaded, and the unit kept rotating into the theater until 2009. The 617 Squadron aircraft deployed to Kuwait and Qatar formed part of the RAF's Tornado GR4 force for the invasion of Iraq. 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 2003-2026 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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