Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2111 F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model USAF 188th TFG AR ANG

Highly detailed Hobby Master Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2111 Arkansas North American F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model USAF 188th TFG AR ANG orth American F-100D Super Sabre Lengh 7.75" Width6.5" Prior to belonging to the 188th TFG of the Arkansas ANG aircraft 55-3616 c/n 223-298 was the property of the 20th TFW/ 77th TFS that had been stationed at RAF Wethersfield. In 1969 the 77th and 20th moved to RAF Upper Heyford and transitioned to the F-111. Prior to receiving the F-100D in 1972 the 188th was designated 188th TRG (Tactical Reconnaissance Group) but with the "Huns" came the new designation 188th TFG "Flying Razorbacks". They flew the F-100D until 1979 when they transitioned to the F-4C. North American F-100D Super Sabre Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved to be a dangerous aircraft, by the end of its USAF service in 1972, a total of 889 F-100s had been lost in accidents, claiming the lives of 324 pilots. © Copyright 2003-2012 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-100 Super Sabre is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal, with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The fuselage is almost seamless, with a hinged articulating canopy that opens for viewing of the cockpit interior. The engine intake has near-razor sharp edges with an unusually long pitot tube, and the surface surrounding the engine is correctly unpainted. The wing has crisp panel lines, hand-painted navigation lights and a complete set of ordnance including rocket, bombs and fuel tanks. Variants include the A, C and D; the D features a larger wing, aerodynamic fences on the wings and two types of refueling probes. © Copyright 2003-2012 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.