F4E Phantom, Luftwaffe, German Air Force, Jubilaumsmaschine 40 Jahre, JG 71, "Richthofen", Wittmund 1999 (
| Model manufacturer: | Hobby Master Aircraft |
| Order code: | HA19001 |
| Scale: | 1:72 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| EAN: | 4895173409158 |
| Weight: | 0.75 kg |
| Registration number: | 37+86 |
| Dimensions: | 26.7 cm |
| Air company: | Luftwaffe |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Mcdonnell douglas |
Product description
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat, supersonic long-range all-weather fighter-bomber. The aircraft was designed as a USN Fleet defense aircraft and entered service in 1961. The F-4 soon became one of the few aircraft to be utilized by the USN, USAF and USMC. The Phantom could carry a varied payload and armament so it was well suited to do just about any job. Because of its large nose and ruggedness the F-4 earned the nickname “Rhino”, along with others that were less flattering. The F-4 went on to serve in no less than 11 other countries. Production ended in 1979 with 5,201 aircraft manufactured in 14 different versions.
McDonnell Douglas produced 175 F-4F Phantom IIs for the West German Air Force with the maiden flight taking place on May 18, 1973. Deliveries of the F-4F began in
September 1973 and lasted until April 1976. These aircraft were assigned to two
interceptor wings, JG-71 “Richthofen” and JG-74 “Molders” and two ground attack wings, JBG-35 and JBG-36. In 1999 F-4F 37+86 was given a special paint scheme to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of JG-71 “Richthofen”. The colors represent the red of
Manfred von Richthofen and the tulip of Erich Hartmann.
