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Aggressor Sqn F-5E Tiger II "34" Alconbury AB England 1976-88 Hobby Master HA3337 scale 1:72
Aggressor Sqn F-5E Tiger II "34" Alconbury AB England 1976-88 Hobby Master HA3337 scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
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Aggressor Sqn F-5E Tiger II "34" Alconbury AB England 1976-88 Hobby Master HA3337 scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Scale: 1:72 Length: 7.75" Wingspan: 4.5" The Northrop F-5 tactical fighter was designed as an extremely maneuverable, supersonic fighter with a high rate of reliability at a low operating cost. The F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959 with the first customer delivery in 1964. The last of more than 2,600 F-5’s was produced in 1989 and about two-thirds of these are still in service with 26 countries more than 4 decades later. The F-5 was manufactured by Northrop Grumman and under license in Canada, Taiwan, South Korea, Spain and Switzerland.
Northrop F-5E Tiger II 74-1534 was delivered to the 527th Tactical Fighter Training and Aggressor Squadron (USAFE) at Alconbury AB, England on May 21 1976 wearing the ‘Grape’ colour scheme. The 527th TFTAS was responsible for training pilots new flying skills or refreshing them by using the F-5E as the aggressor. The 527th TFTAS operated at Alconbury from May 1976 when the first aggressor sortie took place until 1988. On October 19, 1987 74-1534 collided mid-air with an F-16 killing the F-16 pilot. The F-5E pilot managed to safely eject.
Specifications Northrop F-5E Tiger II Crew: 1 Dimensions Length - 47 ft 4.75 in (14.45 m) Wingspan - 26 ft 8 in (8.13 m) Height - 13 ft 4.5 in (4.08 m)
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Scale: 1:72 Length: 7.75" Wingspan: 4.5" The Northrop F-5 tactical fighter was designed as an extremely maneuverable, supersonic fighter with a high rate of reliability at a low operating cost. The F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959 with the first customer delivery in 1964. The last of more than 2,600 F-5’s was produced in 1989 and about two-thirds of these are still in service with 26 countries more than 4 decades later. The F-5 was manufactured by Northrop Grumman and under license in Canada, Taiwan, South Korea, Spain and Switzerland.
Northrop F-5E Tiger II 74-1534 was delivered to the 527th Tactical Fighter Training and Aggressor Squadron (USAFE) at Alconbury AB, England on May 21 1976 wearing the ‘Grape’ colour scheme. The 527th TFTAS was responsible for training pilots new flying skills or refreshing them by using the F-5E as the aggressor. The 527th TFTAS operated at Alconbury from May 1976 when the first aggressor sortie took place until 1988. On October 19, 1987 74-1534 collided mid-air with an F-16 killing the F-16 pilot. The F-5E pilot managed to safely eject.
Specifications Northrop F-5E Tiger II Crew: 1 Dimensions Length - 47 ft 4.75 in (14.45 m) Wingspan - 26 ft 8 in (8.13 m) Height - 13 ft 4.5 in (4.08 m)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA3337
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftF-5E (Tiger II)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
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Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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