F-16AM J-197, RNLAF, 2024 "Final Flight" (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 4.3 in.

Model History and Information: The Royal Netherlands Air Force retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon on 27 September 2024, ending 45 years of service ahead of full transition to the F-35. To mark the occasion, a farewell formation of F-16s flew a route across the country, passing former and current air force sites including Leeuwarden and Volkel. The aircraft wearing tail J-197 flew in that commemorative formation carrying a special 'Farewell Falcon' livery, its markings recalling the type's operational deployments and the squadrons that flew it in Dutch service. Dutch F-16s had taken part in numerous NATO and coalition operations across four decades, and surplus airframes were passed to other operators as the fleet wound down.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is fully licensed by Lockheed Martin Cooperation.
• It is a true to scale model and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used making the 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 cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Openable canopy
• Weapons load included 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.