McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Fighter Aircraft "VF-111 Sundowners" United States Navy 1/155 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

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Brand new 1/155 scale diecast airplane model of McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II Fighter Aircraft "VF-111 Sundowners" United States Navy die cast model by Postage Stamp. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-4.875 Wingspan-3.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is regarded as one of the most successful fighter designs of all time. An American two-seat twinjet all weather interceptor fighter / fighter-bomber aircraft its first flight occurred on May 27 1958. With top speeds more than twice the speed of sound the F-4 established 16 speed altitude and time-to climb records. An all-around performer the F-4 Phantom II simultaneously served the USAF USN and the USMC the first American aircraft to do so while also serving in approximately 11 other countries. Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) also known as the Sundowners is perhaps the most famous Pacific fleet squadron with an iconic insignia. During the Vietnam War VF-111 made seven deployments flying over 12500 combat missions. In 1971 VF-111 joined CVW-15 (NL) on board CVA-43 USS Coral Sea and transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II. During this deployment LT Weigand and LT JG Freckleton downed a MiG-17 on March 6 1972 near the Tonkin Gulf.