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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3032 General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark Diecast Model USAF 347th TFW, 430th TFS, #67-0094 Gunboat Killer, Korat RTAB, Thailand, 1975. General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark. The poor weather common over North Vietnam prevented visual bombing by USAF fighters and while B-52s could bomb through clouds, they were not used around Hanoi for political and military reasons. The revolutionary “swing-wing” F-111A offered the answer. Its sophisticated terrain-following radar automatically flew the aircraft at a very low level, even over hills and mountains. The F-111A’s advanced attack radar provided excellent bombing accuracy. In May 1975, Cambodian communists hijacked the SS Mayaguez. Designed to meet the combined requirements of the US Air Force and the US Navy, the F-111 Aardvark was first flown on December 21, 1964. Several versions of the F-111 were developed, but the Navy canceled its version in 1968 leaving the Air Force the F-111’s sole US operator. The Aardvark was well ahead of its time, pioneering such technologies as terrain following radar, afterburning turbofans and variable sweep wings. Though it was originally conceived as a multi-role fighter, it was better suited to a role as a long-range attack aircraft. It was armed with air-to surface ordnance and was equipped to carry free-fall nuclear weapons. Hobby Master’s 1:72 scale F-111 Aardvark is a large model in this scale with many fine features, such as articulating swing wings with under-wing ordnance, configured with ball and socket mounts for secure and easy positioning. The large canopy is removable for easy viewing of the cockpit’s interior and crew figures, and structural component details can be seen inside the main gear bay. The landing gear has been included as complete subassemblies for quick and easy configuration. Variants in this series include the early F-111A, the F-111C with longer wings and the EF-111A Raven with electronic warfare equipment bulge on top of the fin. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series. The Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” 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. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3029 General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark Diecast Model USAF 509th BW, 393rd BS, #68-0247, Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium, NATO Tiger Meet 1978. General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark. 68-027 FB-111A was built in 1968 as C/N B1-19. In 1978 the NTM (NATO Tiger Meet) was to be held at Kleine Brogel, Belgium so 68-0247 that was assigned to the 509BW/393BS based at Pease AFB was sent to take part. In 1989 SACs F-111s were being replaced by B-1B bombers so F-111As were converted to F-111Gs. Some F-111Gs were spared from the Bone Yard and sent to the RAAF while the rest went to AMARC. In 1993 68-0247 was the USAF’s last flying F-111G to arrive there with 5,490 flight hours. Designed to meet the combined requirements of the US Air Force and the US Navy, the F-111 Aardvark was first flown on December 21, 1964. Several versions of the F-111 were developed, but the Navy canceled its version in 1968 leaving the Air Force the F-111’s sole US operator. The Aardvark was well ahead of its time, pioneering such technologies as terrain following radar, afterburning turbofans and variable sweep wings. Though it was originally conceived as a multi-role fighter, it was better suited to a role as a long-range attack aircraft. It was armed with air-to surface ordnance and was equipped to carry free-fall nuclear weapons. Hobby Master’s 1:72 scale F-111 Aardvark is a large model in this scale with many fine features, such as articulating swing wings with under-wing ordnance, configured with ball and socket mounts for secure and easy positioning. The large canopy is removable for easy viewing of the cockpit’s interior and crew figures, and structural component details can be seen inside the main gear bay. The landing gear has been included as complete subassemblies for quick and easy configuration. Variants in this series include the early F-111A, the F-111C with longer wings and the EF-111A Raven with electronic warfare equipment bulge on top of the fin. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series. The Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” 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. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark USAF 523rd TFS Crusaders, #73-0715, RAF Fairford, England, Exercise Central Enterprise 1995 1:72 Scale Diecast Model Length 12.25″ Width 11.75″. HA3028 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. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Be sure to put all items in a shopping cart and do one check out. I will do my best to provide you with prompt, honest, sincere, and excellent service. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “Hobby Master 1/72 F-111F Aardvark USAF 523rd TFS Crusaders RAF Fairford HA3028″ is in sale since Monday, August 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “baronvlad” and is located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Vehicle Make: General Dynamics
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Bangladesh
• Material: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Theme: Air Power Series
• Scale: 1:72
• Features: Unopened Box
• Year of Manufacture: 2021
• Color: Gray
• MPN: HA3028
• Vehicle Type: Military Airplane
• Vehicle Year: 1995
• Character Family: USAF
• Brand: Hobby Master
• Aircraft Family: F-111F Aardvark
• Recommended Age Range: 14+

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Hobby Master Air Power Series General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark USAF 474th TFW, 429th TFS, #67-0067, Thailand, 1970 1:72 Scale Diecast Model Length 12.25″ Width 10.5″ HA3025 features 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. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. The item “Hobby Master 172 F-111A Aardvark USAF 474th TFW 429th TFS Thailand HA3025″ is in sale since Thursday, December 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “baronvlad” and is located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Hobby Master
• Material: Diecast
• Scale: 1:72
• Features: Unopened Box
• Aircraft Family: f-111
• Type: Airplanes-Fighter jet

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