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Hobby Master HA4557 1:72 F-15C Desert Flanker Scheme
In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to developa new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued itsown requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagleentered service. The “E” entered service in 1989. The F-15 was the first dedicated USAF airsuperiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre.
The 65th Aggressor Squadron was activated in October 1975 at Nellis AFB, Nevada but wasdisbanded in 1989 only to be reactivated in 2005 equipped the squadron with F-15C and D. Atfull strength the 65th AGRS had an inventory of 19 F-15C and F-15D Eagles. On September 26,2014 the 65th AGRS was once again subject to budget cuts and disbanded. F-15C 78-0517 c/n504 was transferred the 422nd Test & Evaluation Sqn/53rd Test & Evaluation Group also locatedat Nellis AFB.
Hobby Master 1:72 F-15C Desert Flanker Scheme HA4557
- 1:72 scale pre-finished
- Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic
- Professionally painted
- All markings are pad applied for superb results
- Crew figure
- Comes with display stand
- Landing gear can be displayed up or down
- Extremely sought after by collectors
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