Tornado IDS MM7074, Italian Air Force, Al Dhafra AB, 1991 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.2 x 3.7 in.

Model History and Information: Italy committed a detachment of interdictor/strike Tornados to the 1991 Gulf War coalition, deploying from Gioia del Colle to Al Dhafra in the United Arab Emirates under the national codename Locusta. The aircraft flew night interdiction sorties against Iraqi targets from the campaign's opening on 16-17 January 1991. This airframe was lost on 18 January during Italy's first combat mission, brought down by anti-aircraft fire after its attack run; both crew members ejected and were taken prisoner, being released at the war's end. It was the only Italian Tornado lost in the conflict. Across the campaign the detachment flew more than two hundred sorties, marking Italy's first combat deployment since the Second World War.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is true to scale 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
• variable sweep wings
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Movable 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.