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Israeli Air Force F-16 A Netz Giora Epstein Squad 140 IAF Hobby Master HA3831B Scale 1:72
Hobby Master Die Cast model, Air Power series
Israeli Air Force F-16 A Netz Giora Epstein Squad 140 IAF Hobby Master HA3831B Scale 1:72
Israeli Air Force F-16 A Netz Giora Epstein Squad 140 IAF Hobby Master HA3831B Scale 1:72
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Hobby Master Die Cast model, Air Power series
Israeli Air Force F-16 A Netz Giora Epstein Squad 140 IAF Hobby Master HA3831B Scale 1:72
Israeli Air Force F-16A Netz
Giora Epstein,
Squadron 140, IAF, Ramon AB, May 1997
Hobby Master Item: HA3831B
Scale: 1:72
Professionally painted.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampered (pad applied).
The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then
merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January
1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of
sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and
25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as
the “Viper” and will remain in USAF service until 2025.
Colonel Giora Epstein is referred in Israel as “Ace of Aces” with a kill total of 17. Epstein was an
active pilot from 1963 until May 27, 1997 when he took his final flight in an F/A-16A Netz (Hebrew
for Hawk). On the side of the aircraft was his name in Hebrew surrounded by his 17 kill markings.
Early in Epstein’s career he traveled outside Israel and because of military policy he changed his
name to Even (Hebrew for Stone) so he is also referred to Giora Even. It was claimed he could
spot enemy aircraft as far away as 24 miles and earned the nickname “Hawkeye”.
General specifications F-16 Fighting Falcon
Primary Function – Multi-role fighter
Manufacturer – General Dynamics Corp. / Lockheed Martin Corp.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA3831B
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftF-16 (Falcon)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter-Bomber
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CountryIsrael
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.