Hobby Master: 1/72 Lockheed F-16D – Diecast Model
The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became
Lockheed who
then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered
service in
January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather
multi-role aircraft
capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase
and
maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The
Fighting Falcon
is referred to by its pilots as the “Viper” and will remain in USAF service
until 2025.
31 Baza Lotnictwa Taktycznego (31st Air Base) is the largest Polish Air
Force unit and on
August 23, 2007 Polish Air Force 6. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego (6th
Tactical
Squadron) / 31 Baza Lotnictwa Taktycznego (31st Air Base) received Lockheed
F-16D
4084 c/n JD-9 (US Military serial 03–0084). This aircraft took part in NATO
Tiger Meet 2014
held at Schleswig-Jagel, Germany and hosted by Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader
51
‘Immelmann’ (Tactical Airwing 51). At the conclusion of the 10 day event,
6. elt was
awarded the “Best Flying Unit” trophy.
- Professionally painted.
- Great attention to detail.
- All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
- Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.
- Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.
- Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
- Pilot figure included.
- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
- Highly collectable.