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United States Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration "Thunderbirds" T-38 #8 Hogan HG60081 Scale 1:200
Highly detailed Hogan Wings model warbird. United States Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" T-38 Talon #8 Hogan HG60081 Scale 1:200
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Highly detailed Hogan Wings model warbird
United States Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" T-38 Talon #8 Hogan HG60081 Scale 1:200
Item#: HG60081
Scale: 1:200
Due to the 1973 oil crisis, the team only flew six air shows and was grounded for some time. However, in 1974 they switched to the more economical T-38 Talon. Five T-38s used the same amount of fuel needed for one F-4 Phantom. The switch to the T-38 also saw an alteration of the flight routine to exhibit the aircraft's maneuverability in tight turns, and also ended the era of the black tail on the No. 4 slot plane, which would now be regularly cleaned and shined like the others.
In 1982, the Thunderbirds suffered a catastrophic loss during pre-season training on 18 January. While practicing the four-plane diamond loop, the formation impacted the ground at high speed, instantly killing all four pilots: Major Norman L. Lowry (commander/leader), Captain Willie Mays, Captain Joseph N. "Pete" Peterson, and Captain Mark Melancon. The cause of the crash was determined by the USAF to be the result of a mechanical problem with the #1 aircraft's control stick actuator. This resulted in insufficient back pressure by the formation leader on the T-38 control stick during the loop. Visually cueing off of the lead aircraft during formation maneuvering, the wing and slot pilots disregarded their positions relative to the ground.
Additional Info
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Stock#HG60081
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BrandHogan
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:200
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftT-38 (Talon)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.