Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA1940, F-4E Phantom II RAAF No. 1 Squadron, 1973.
This model is limited to Australia only and is made in
1/72 Scale. This fighter bomber served in the
Royal Australian Air Force between 1970 and 1973 with the No. 1 Squadron. 24
Phantoms were leased to
the RAAF from the US whilst awaiting the arrival of the F-111C bombers and proved to be very successful in
helping pilot training.
Whilst in service the Phantoms participated in airshows including the RAAF
50th Anniversary shows during March and April 1971. On June 21st 1973 the Phantoms departed
Australia and were returned to the USAF.
Squadron Leader David
Rogers flew the sortie with Flight Lieutenant Lester Cavanagh on 20th June 1973
which was the last Phantom
mission for the RAAF. The F-4E was presented to the RAAF in 1990 and is currently on display at the
RAAF Museum in Point Cook, Victoria.
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