Monday, June 20, 2016

Final product photos HA1973 F-4D Phantom II "Steve Ritchie".

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1973 McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II 555th TFS, Vietnam 1972 "Steve Ritchie". The model comes with a signed name plate and 5 red stars.

During the Vietnam War between May 10 and August 28, 1972 Captain Steve Ritchie became an Ace by destroying 5 MiG-21s while piloting F-4Ds and F-4Es. 

During four of his five victories his RIO was Captain Charles DeBellevue. His first and fifth victories came while flying F-4D 66-7463 OY, victory two came in F-4D 65-0801 OY while three and four came flying F-4E 67-0362 ED. 

Between March 1 and October 15, 1972 F-4D 66-7463 is credited with six enemy aircraft shot down while being flown by five different crews.






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