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F104G Starfighter 31 Sqn. Belgian Air Force FX52 Tiger Meet 1978 1:72

  • SKU: HA1068
  • Article code: HA1068W
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January 4 2022 announcement, September 2022 scheduled release, Limited Edition of 600 pieces HobbymasterSeptember2022

C$ 144.95

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F104G Starfighter 31 Sqn. Belgian Air Force FX52 Tiger Meet 1978 1:72

F-104G Starfighter 31 Squadron 10 Wing Belgian Air Force FX52 Tiger Meet 1978 1:72
January 4 2022 announcement, September 2022 scheduled release, Limited Edition of 600 pieces HobbymasterSeptember2022

The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname “The Missile With A Man In It”. Because of financial considerations 15 or more countries purchased the F-104. The Starfighter flew with the USAF in 1958 and the last airplane was decommissioned in Italy in 2004.

F-104G Starfighter c/n 9095 FX52 became part of the Belgian Air Force in 1964. In 1978 the 31st Squadron was the host for the NATO Tiger Meet at Kleine Brogel AB FX52 was chosen to be the first Belgian fighter to receive a complete tiger paint scheme. Over the years this aircraft had many accidents and incidents, a bullet ricochet hit the radome, the aircraft had a midair collision and managed to land, the other aircraft; FX11 was destroyed. FX52 was withdrawn from service in 1987.

Hobby Master is a Hong Kong based manufacturer producing high quality collectible diecast models. Hobbymaster produces mostly military diecast aircraft models in 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales. It's products are perhaps the most popular military diecast models in the world, and their high quality is award winning. Most models include dynamic moveable parts, historic markings, realistic weaponry and come with their own stand, and many come with additional external weapons, fuel tanks, and pilot figures.

- Pre-painted Diecast Metal Model

- True 1:72 scale
- Professionally painted
- Great attention to detail
- All markings are Tampo printed (pad applied)
- Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
- Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
- Canopy can be displayed open or closed
- Heavy metal construction with a minimum of plastic

Collectors item: Not suitable for children under 14

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F104G Starfighter 31 Sqn. Belgian Air Force FX52 Tiger Meet 1978 1:72

F104G Starfighter 31 Sqn. Belgian Air Force FX52 Tiger Meet 1978 1:72

C$ 144.95 (C$ 144.95 Incl. tax)