Hobby Master 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 37+86, Jubilaumsmaschine 40 Jahre, JG 71 “Richthofen”, Wittmund 1999 Diecast Model
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat, supersonic long-range
all-weather
fighter-bomber. The aircraft was designed as a USN Fleet defense aircraft and
entered
service in 1961. The F-4 soon became one of the few aircraft to be utilized by
the USN,
USAF and USMC. The Phantom could carry a varied payload and armament so it
was
well suited to do just about any job. Because of its large nose and ruggedness
the F-4
earned the nickname “Rhino”, along with others that were less flattering.
The F-4 went
on to serve in no less than 11 other countries. Production ended in 1979 with
5,201
aircraft manufactured in 14 different versions.
McDonnell Douglas produced 175 F-4F Phantom IIs for the West German Air
Force with
the maiden flight taking place on May 18, 1973. Deliveries of the F-4F began
in
September 1973 and lasted until April 1976. These aircraft were assigned to
two
interceptor wings, JG-71 “Richthofen” and JG-74 “Molders” and two ground
attack wings,
JBG-35 and JBG-36. In 1999 F-4F 37+86 was given a special paint scheme to
celebrate
the 40th Anniversary of JG-71 “Richthofen”. The colors represent the red
of
Manfred von Richthofen and the tulip of Erich Hartmann.
- True 1/72 scale
- 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
- Loads of optional armament has been provided
- Canopy can be displayed open or closed
- Crew figures
- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
- Highly collectable