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F-105D Thunderchief 562nd Tactical Fighter Sqn, 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing 'Project LookAlike' Diecast
Product Details
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Item Number:
HA2505
Scale
:
1/72
Price:
$62.99
each
Availability:
March/April
Description:
The F-105D was first accepted on September 28 1960 and became the major variant with 610 aircraft being built. Intended for a nuclear strike role but since the nuclear threat became less likely the role became a high-speed bomber. The Pitot tube was moved to the nose that had been extended approximately 15 inches more than the “B”. The “D” received strengthened landing gear and an arrestor hook in case it over shot the runway. During 1966 and 1967 F-105Ds managed to down 25 MiGs using the 20-mm cannon and 2 other using Side-Winder missiles. In the early 1960’s the USAF began “Operation Look Alike”. All aircraft needed to look alike but they couldn’t decide which camo pattern. So they ordered all special unit markings removed and natural metal aircraft to be painted with a silver lacquer. Aircraft 61-0183 was one of eighty F-105D-25-RE series that was equipped with conventional warfare modifications. On July 6, 1973, 61-0183 was sent to MASDC (Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center) for storage as #FK0001 and was scrapped in 1984.
Additional Info:
High quality die-cast metal with minimum use of plastic. Superb detailing in 1/72 scale. Pre-painted with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Weapons that are not permanently attached. Comes with crew figure. Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down.
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* =All Prices are in Canadian Dollars
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