McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II 480th TFS, 1969, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Highly detailed, moveable components and various ordnance loads. Display stand included interchangeable landing gear Measures approximately: 10.5” L x 6.25” Wingspan Box dimensions: 10.4” L x 10.25” W x 3.7” D Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collector 14 years and above. The F-4D was an improved “C” variant with most improvements being internal electronics and avionics. The F-4D entered operational service in April 1966 and joined the combat forces in Southeast Asia in May 1967. With the arrival of the “D” most of the “C” variant was reassigned to ground attack with the “D”s taking on the air-to-air interceptor role. In 1968 – 1969 a total of 825 “D” models were produced 793 for the USAF and 32 for the Iranian Air Force. In 1957 the 480th TFS was established as the 480th FBS equipped with F-100s. In May 1969 the 480th TFS converted to the F-4D and later that year moved to Phu Cat AB, South Vietna