RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72
RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72

*RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72

RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
Details
RAAF Australia F-111C Aardvark 6 Squadron, RAAF, 1994-2007 Hobby Master HA3026 scale 1:72 Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series 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 General Dynamics F-111 “Aardvark” entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraft capable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crew members sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radar and afterburning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998. Originally RAAF F-111G A8-272 was USAF SAC FB-111G 68-0272. USAF 68-0272 was retired on September 23, 1982 and sent to storage at Davis Monthan AFB, known as the “Boneyard”. In 1992 the RAAF purchased fifteen USAF F-111s including 68-0272 that became A8-272. The other fourteen F-111s were still in service with the USAF but 68-0272 was taken out of storage and made airworthy. 68-0272 became the only F-111 to ever fly again in an operational capacity earning the nickname “Boneyard Wrangler”. On May 1, 2009, A8-272 was sent to the RAAF Museum at Point Cook. There were 34 F-111As reconfigured to F-111Gs for tactical use. The conversion consisted of minor avionics updates and strengthening the airframe for the new role.
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HA3026
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    Die-cast Metal
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Cold War
  • Aircraft
    F-111 (Aardvark)
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Fighter / Interception
  • Country
    Australia
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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