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Hobby Master 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom VMFA-333 Shamrock 201 10 Sept 1972 (HA1911)
McDonnell-Douglas USMC F- 4J Phantom II VMFA-333, "Shamrocks" #201, USS America (CVA-66)
September 11, 1972 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 provided Canopy can be displayed open or closed Crew figures Extremely heavy metal
with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable
The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The J version was basically an upgraded B version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the J version is what isn t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat. On September 11, 1972 4 F-4J Phantoms of VMFA-333 (Shamrocks) from USS America (CVA-66) came across a Mig-21U with a Russian pilot and a Vietnamese student. Because of his experience the Russian pilot was able to out maneuver 3 of the 4 Phantoms but he wasn t so fortunate with the 4th. The 4th F-4J 155526 was crewed by pilot Major Lee T. Lasseter and RIO Captain John D. Cummings. The Mig- 21U was flying north trying to lead the Phantom into SAM territory but the Phantom managed to shoot the MiG-21 down. The Russian pilot managed to eject but the student didn t. This would be the only air-to-air victory of the war by a Corps aircraft. Moments later south of Haiphong Harbor Lasseter and Cummings were downed by an S-75M Dvina (SA-2) missile.
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Stock: Sorry, Sold Out (Website:0) (explain)
(Prod Ref #78874)
MRP: £39.99
Antics Price: £36.00
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