F-4C Phantom II "Wiliam Tell" 63-7666, 57th FIS, USAF, Iceland, 1977 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.2 x 4.7 in.

Model History and Information: The 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, the Black Knights, defended the airspace over Iceland from Keflavik as part of NATO's northern guard. The squadron received its first F-4C Phantom IIs in April 1973, replacing the F-102 Delta Dagger, and flew the C-model until converting to the F-4E in 1978. Its task was round-the-clock interception of aircraft approaching the Iceland gap. Crews trained intensively for William Tell, the US Air Force's air-to-air weapons meet that measured air-defense units against one another. A Phantom in a William Tell competition scheme reflects this period of interceptor operations from Iceland in the later 1970s.

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.