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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA19006 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II BuNo.155510, VF-102 “Diamondbacks”, USS Independence (CV-64) , 1976

True 1/72 scale Professionally painted Great attention to detail All markings are Tampoed (pad applied) Option to display the model on a stand that is provided Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions Loads of optional armament has been provided Canopy can be displayed open or closed Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable

The final variant of the McDonnell Douglas Phantom II was the F-4J; an improved version of the F-4B and was produced for the USMC and USN. There were approximately 520 airframe built with the first operational flight taking place in 1966. The F-4J was provided with stronger landing gear and modifications to the inner wings and tail. The F-4J also received the new J79-GE-10 engines providing 17,900 lbs of thrust.

In 1972 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II BuNo 155510 was delivered to VF-102 “Diamondbacks” where it was the CAG’s aircraft and assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Independence. Late in 1976 1555510 was assigned to VF-103 “Jolly Rogers” until it was struck off charge and sent to the bone yard in 1983. In 1984 the aircraft was transferred to the RAF as F-4J(UK) ZE358 of the 74 Squadron. In August 1986 the aircraft was lost when it crashed into a hillside during low-level training. Unfortunately the crew did not survive.

Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Dimensions Length - 58 ft 3 in Wingspan - 38 ft 5 in Height - 16 ft 3 in Weight Empty - 32,000 lbs Maximum Takeoff - 56,000 lbs Performance Maximum Level Speed - Mach 2+ Combat Radius Intercept - 781 miles Attack - 868 miles