Air Commander 1/72 US F-4D-30-MC Phantom AC1010

Bearing MiG kill stars on its port vari-ramp from its previous victories on 6 November 1967 (when crewed by Capt D D Simmonds and 1Lt G H McKinney Jr), this aircraft claimed a third MiG six weeks later on 19 December with Maj J D Moore and 1Lt G H McKinney Jr at the controls. Originally delivered to the 33rd TFW on 11 May 1967, the near-new fighter was transferred to the 8th TFW two months later. Following a lengthy spell with the ex-F-104-equipped 435th TFS (FO), it was passed on to the 25th TFS (FA codes). 66-7601 was still flying with the unit when it was hit by an SA-2 missile north of the DMZ on 16 February 1972, forcing its crew, 350-mission veteran Capt W R Schwartfeger and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) 1Lt R W Galati, to eject into captivity.

McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996.

Air Commander Heavy Metal Collection
The Air Commander “Heavy Metal Collection” range presents highly-detailed, ready-made die-cast models of military aircraft.

Air Commander die-cast airplanes feature:

Die-cast 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.
Selected movable control surfaces.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”.
Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screw heads.
Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.

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