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McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "65608 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group Minnesota Air National Guard Duluth International Airport" (1984) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master
McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "65608 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group Minnesota Air National Guard Duluth International Airport" (1984) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master
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- Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "65608, 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group, Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth International Airport" (1984) 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.
- Has detachable landing gear.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Dimensions approximately Length- 9.75, 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 McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II was an improved U.S. Air Force variant of the iconic twin-engine fighter, featuring upgraded avionics, improved radar systems, and expanded weapons compatibility over earlier models. Designed for both air superiority and ground-attack missions, the F-4D retained the Phantom’s powerful J79 engines and impressive speed, allowing it to exceed Mach 2 while carrying a substantial combat payload. Throughout the Cold War, the F-4D served as a versatile and dependable platform within active-duty, Air National Guard, and reserve units.
- Aircraft 65-0608 operated with the 148th Fighter-Interceptor Group (FIG) of the Minnesota Air National Guard at Duluth International Airport. By 1984, the 148th FIG’s primary mission centered on air defense of the northern United States under the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) structure. From Duluth, F-4D crews maintained alert status, ready to scramble at a moment’s notice to intercept unidentified or non-communicating aircraft approaching U.S. airspace. Positioned strategically near the Canadian border and key Great Lakes region, the unit played a critical role in Cold War homeland defense, frequently conducting intercept exercises and large-scale readiness drills in challenging Midwestern weather conditions.
- Earlier in its operational career, the F-4D variant saw extensive combat service during the Vietnam War. USAF F-4Ds participated in major operations such as Rolling Thunder and Linebacker, flying air-to-air engagements against North Vietnamese MiGs as well as strike and close air support missions. The combat experience gained in Southeast Asia influenced later training doctrine within Air National Guard interceptor units, including the 148th FIG. Although 65-0608 primarily served in a stateside air defense role during the 1980s, it represented a combat-proven aircraft type whose legacy was forged in one of the most demanding aerial conflicts of the twentieth century.
- This 1:72 scale model faithfully captures the imposing Cold War presence of Duluth’s air defenders, offering collectors a detailed tribute to the Phantom’s dual legacy of Vietnam combat and NORAD homeland protection.
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