SIGNED F-4 D Phantom II USAF Madden & DeBellevue Vietnam Ace Hobby Master HA1946A Scale 1:72

Highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Hobby Master Air Power Series SIGNED F-4 D Phantom II USAF Madden & Debellevue Hobby Master HA1946A Scale 1:72 F-4D Phantom II Capt. John Madden & Capt. Signed by Captain Check deBellevue Chuck DeBellevue, 555th TFS, 8th TFW, Ubon AFB, Thailand 1972 Item: HA1946A 1:72 Scale Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series The F-4D entered operational service in April 1966 and joined the combat forces in Southeast Asia in May 1967. With the arrival of the “D” most of the “C” variant was reassigned to ground attack with the “D”s taking on the air-to-air interceptor role. In 1968 – 1969 a total of 825 “D” models were produced 793 for the USAF and 32 for the Iranian Air Force. Captain Chuck DeBellevue came from the 555th TFS / 432nd TRW with 4 MiG-21 victories under his belt while flying with Captain R. Ritchie, but now was paired with Captain John Madden of 555th TFS / 8th TFW at Udorn AB, Thailand. On September 9, 1972 during “Operation Linebacker” while flying F-4D 66-0267 call-sign Olds 01, Madden and DeBellevue fired two AIM-7 missiles at a MiG-21 but missed but then managed to down 2 MiG-19s giving DeBellevue victories 5 and 6 making him the highest scoring American Ace of the Vietnam War. Specifications McDonnell-Douglas F-4D Phantom II Type – Fighter Entered Operational Service - April 1966 Crew - 2