1/72 F-4J Phantom II 155854 VF-84

Hobby Master - 1/722 F-4J Phantom II 155854, VF-84

From January 1970 until July 1975 McDonnell Douglas F-4J 155854 was assigned to VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" onboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) Carrier Air Wing 6 (CVW-6). From February 1972 until December 1972 VF-84 and the USS FDR deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. In 1965 VF-84 began their Phantom II carrier days with theF-4B aboard the USS Independence. They flew the B variant until transferring to the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt in January 1970 and received the F-4J. For a brief period in 1975 they flew the F-4N.

Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996.

Features:
- True 1/72 scale
- Professionally painted
- Great attention to detail
- All markings are Tampoed (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
- Loads of optional armament has been provided
- Canopy can be displayed open or closed
- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
- Highly collectable
- 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.