F-4E Phantom II 67-351,497th Squadron, South Korea,1985 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.2 x 4.7 in.

Model History and Information: The 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the Night Owls, was reactivated at Taegu Air Base, South Korea, in October 1978 and for roughly a decade formed part of the American air defense of the peninsula. Flying the F-4E, the squadron trained continuously in close air support, interdiction, and air-to-air combat to stay ready for tension along the Demilitarized Zone, remaining at Taegu until it was inactivated in January 1989. The F-4E introduced an internal 20 mm cannon and leading-edge slats over earlier Phantoms, improving close-in maneuvering. Aircraft of this period wore standard tactical camouflage. Details specific to this individual airframe beyond its squadron assignment are not independently documented here.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is fully licensed by Boeing Company.
• It is a true to scale model and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and premium materials is used during production making this range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• Detailed cockpits with pilot figure
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Optional open and closed canopies
• Weapons load represents true load out based on real plane reference
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a flap over cover. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back.