McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "ZE359 AF Wattisham England" British Royal Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Mo
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "ZE359 AF Wattisham England" British Royal 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-4J (UK) Phantom ZE359 was one of the 15 ex-United States Navy F-4Js acquired by the Royal Air Force in the mid-1980s. These aircraft were brought into service to address an operational gap within the RAF’s air defense units following delays in the introduction of the Tornado F3. The aircraft underwent modifications to integrate with RAF systems including compatibility with Skyflash missiles and upgraded avionics. Painted in the iconic black and yellow tiger-striped markings of No. 74 Squadron ZE359 operated from RAF Wattisham a key base for intercepting potential threats during the latter years of the Cold War.No. 74 Squadron famously known as the "Tiger Squadron" was reactivated in 1984 to operate the F-4J (UK) fleet. ZE359 and its counterparts played a critical role in defending UK airspace especially during heightened tensions with the Warsaw Pact. The aircraft were regularly scrambled to intercept and shadow Soviet bombers and reconnaissance planes approaching British