Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Final product photos, HA1940, RAAF No.1 Sqn. F-4E Phantom II.

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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