Luftwaffe F-104G 26+62 Starfighter "Bavaria" July 1983 HA1035 Scale 1:72

Hobby Master highly detailed die-cast model Luftwaffe F-104G 26+62 Starfighter "Bavaria" July 1983 hobby Master HA1035 Scale 1:72 Aircraft: F-104G Starfighter Country: German Luftwaffe 1:72 Scale Item: HA1033 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. The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname “The Missile With A Man In It”. Because of financial considerations 15 or more countries purchased the F-104. The Starfighter flew with the USAF in 1958 and the last airplane was decommissioned in Italy in 2004. Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 20+62 c/n 683-2072 was flight tested and airlifted to Germany on June 19, 1962. Re-assembled and flight tested again on July 5, 1962. In August 1962 the aircraft was delivered to JaboG 33 at Buchel AB. In late 1976 the aircraft made an brief exchange with the Dutch Air Force 312 Squadron at Vokel AB. In August 1982 20+62 was assigned to JaboG 32 and several months later was given a special paint scheme and marked “Bavaria” in honor of the 25th Anniversary of JaboG 32. Manufacturer: Lockheed Designation: F-104G Starfighter Crew: 1 (pilot)