F-4D Phantom II "Night Owl" 66-8738, 497th TFS, USAF, Ubon, Sept 1972 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.2 x 4.7 in.

Model History and Information: The 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron earned its Night Owls name flying after dark. Assigned to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base from December 1965, the squadron specialised in night interdiction as movement along the Ho Chi Minh Trail shifted almost entirely into the hours of darkness. In support of Operation Commando Hunt its crews flew as night Fast Forward Air Controllers over Laos, directing strikes against choke points such as the Mu Gia and Ban Karai passes. LORAN-equipped F-4Ds gave the wing accurate navigation and bombing in darkness and poor weather, and the 497th remained at Ubon until 1974.

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 are 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.