Century Wings 172 SR-71A Blackbird USAF 9th SRW #61-7976
Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 001647 Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird Diecast Model USAF 9th SRW, #61-7976, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, Final Flight, March 27th 1990. Limited Edition 900 Pieces Worldwide. Aircraft #61-7976 first flew in May, 1967 and was the first SR-71 to be flown on an operational mission, which took place over Vietnam on March 21st, 1968. Nearing the end of its career, the aircraft had “Bengal Tiger” artwork applied to the vertical stabilizers in chalk. The final flight for #976 took place on March 27th, 1990 when it arrived at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. With a total flight time of 2985.7 hours, the aircraft was finally retired and presented to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where it is currently on display. Designed as a long-range, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, The Lockheed SR-71 first flew on December 22, 1964. Nicknamed “The Blackbird, ” this highly-advanced aircraft was believed by many to be ahead of its time. It was capable of mach 3 and still holds the record for the fastest “air breathing manned aircraft” in the world. Its speed and ability to operate at high altitudes served as a defensive feature; when attacked by surface-to-air missiles, the pilot needed only to accelerate to avoid being struck. Only 32 SR-71’s were operated during its 34-year service history, and though 12 were destroyed in accidents none were lost to enemy attack. Century Wings’ 1:72 scale SR-71 includes the mission-capable SR-71A and training SR-71B variants. The models are constructed almost entirely of metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used in the manufacturing process. Crisply detailed panel lines and ultra-thin metal rudders and edges surround the airframe to reproduce this eye-catching speed demon. The sharply pointed shock cones protruding from the engine nacelles and the afterburner detail at the rear of the engine are accurately reproduced, and the correctly detailed set of landing gear and doors have been included as robust sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground or in-flight display. Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes. The Century Wings “1:72 Wings of Heroes” range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Century Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature. Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Detailed removable pilot and crew figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
F-117 Stealth Usaf Gulf War Franklin Mint/armour. Die Cast 148. New In Box
Own a piece of military history with this F-117 Stealth USAF Gulf War die cast model by Franklin Mint/Armour. The meticulously crafted 1:48 scale model accurately depicts the aircraft used during the Gulf War, and is a must-have for any military memorabilia collector. The model comes new in box, ready for display or as a gift for a fellow military enthusiast. Featuring intricate details and high-quality construction, this model is a tribute to the bravery and service of the Air Force. The stealth technology used in the F-117 was a game changer during the Gulf War, and this model is a great way to honor that legacy. Add it to your collection today. The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is aretired American single-seat, subsonic twin-engine stealth attack aircraftdeveloped by Lockheed’s secretive Skunk Works division and operated by theUnited States Air Force (USAF). It was the first operational aircraft to bedesigned with stealth technology. Even years following its entry toservice, the F-117 was a black project, its existence being denied by USAFofficials. On 10 November 1988, the F-117 was publicly acknowledged for thefirst time. Its first combat mission was flown during the United Statesinvasion of Panama in 1989. The last of 59 production F-117s were delivered on3 July 1990. The F-117 was widely publicized for its role in the Gulf War of1991, having flown approximately 1,300 sorties and scored direct hits on whatthe US called 1,600 high-value targets in Iraq. F-117s also participated in theconflict in Yugoslavia, during which one was shot down by a surface-to-airmissile (SAM) in 1999. It was also active during Operation Enduring Freedom in2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The USAF retired the F-117 in April2008, primarily due to the fielding of the F-22 Raptor. Despite the type’sofficial retirement, a portion of the fleet has been kept in airworthycondition, and F-117s have been observed flying since 2009.
Soviet military Aviation Watch with Panel AChS-1 USSR Air Force
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Military Airlift Command C-131 Model
Military Airlift Command C-131 Model. Fly with the Military Airlift Command MAC in this hand crafted C-131 Model. Each piece is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love. Wingspan – 18 inches. MAC was the USAF successor organization to the Department of Defense’s Military Air Transport Service (MATS), which was disestablished on 8 January 1966. MAC’s emblem reflected its predecessor’s history by incorporating the emblem of MATS into its shield. Although MATS was under the operational control of the United States Air Force, the 4-digit USAF Military Air Transport Service units at all levels were considered major command (MAJCOM) provisional units by USAF due to MATS being a Department of Defense Unified Command. Under the USAF lineage system, they did not possess a permanent lineage or history and were discontinued upon inactivation. AFCON (HQ Air Force-controlled) units were activated under MAC, to which USAF personnel and equipment formerly assigned to MATS MAJCOM units were reassigned effective 8 January 1966. No formal lineage or history between former MATS MAJCOM units and MAC AFCON units was ever made. With the establishment of MAC by the USAF, plans were also made to discontinue the role of the United States Navy within the new command. MATS naval transport squadrons were assigned back to the Navy upon its inaction, most being converted to organic Operational Support Airlift (OSA) roles for the Navy, primarily residing in the Naval Air Reserve. However, some naval aircrews formerly assigned to MATS continued to fly USAF C-130Es for MAC until 1968, when all MAC C-130s were transferred to Tactical Air Command as part of the theater troop carrier mission being reassigned. In addition, MAC continued the missions of several other activities formerly under MATS: the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service (ARRS); Air Weather Service (ARS); Special Air Mission (SAM); Air Photographic and Charting Service (ACIC) (Reassigned to the Defense Mapping Agency in 1972), and Aeromedical Transport Wing (AMTW). In addition to these organizations, MAC supported select USAF Special Operations forces organized under MATS on an as-required basis until 1984, when all USAF Special Operations under Tactical Air Command (TAC) were transferred to MAC’s 23rd Air Force (23AF) and remaining part of MAC until the establishment of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) in 1990.