McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II – Scat XXVII, 8th TFW, 433rd TFS , Robin Olds Vietnam War 1/100

Amercom SL-30: 1/100 scale McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II  Scat XXVII of 8th TFW, 433rd TFS , Robin Olds, USAF based at Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, 1969

This is an accurate looking model in the undercarriage lowered configuration only, complete with a display stand in a non-resealable plastic blister. Perfect if you have limited space to display your models and at a very attractive price.

Length 7 inches Wingspan 4.5 inches

TIP: If you purchase qty 4 of these or the very similar Italeri models together using the shopping cart the total postage will only be £6.00.

Robin Olds (July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the U.S. Air Force. He was a “triple ace”, with a combined total of 16 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general. His 259 total combat missions included 107 in World War II and 152 in Southeast Asia, 105 of those over North Vietnam. Scat XXVII was retired from operational service and placed on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996.