McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "63-7499 Daniel "Chappie" James Jr 433rd TFS 8th TFW" (1967) United States Air Force "Air
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "63-7499 Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. 433rd TFS 8th TFW" (1967) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes pilot figure. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Detachable ordnance loads. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 10.25 Wingspan- 6.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The F-4C Phantom II tail number 63-7499 was one of the aircraft flown by Colonel Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. during his service with the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron 8th Tactical Fighter Wing in the Vietnam War. James who later became the first African American four-star general in the U.S. Air Force played a key role in air operations over Southeast Asia. In 1967 he flew numerous combat missions from Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base engaging in both air superiority and ground attack missions. The F-4C Phantom II was a versatile fighter-bomber equipped with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles as well as a powerful bomb load for strike missions.During his time in Vietnam James frequently flew alongside Colonel Robin Olds and together they led the legendary "Operation Bolo" on January 2 1967. This operation was a carefully planned deception mission designed to lure North Vietnamese MiG-21s into a trap resulting in seven enemy aircraft being shot dow