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Code	Make	Description	Price
HA1932	Corgi	F-4J Phantom II - VF-194, US Navy, Ferris Camo (600 ONLY)	£ 0.00
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	Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1932 is this superb 1/72 scale model of McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II NL212 of VF-194, US Navy in 1977. It is finished in what is known as "Ferris Camouflage". Production of 600 pieces, of which only a few came to the UK. On August 1, 1963 VF-91 was re-designated and the designation VF-194 “Red Lightning” was used. Between 1964 and 1973 VF-194 made eight deployments to Vietnam. In 1976 VF-194 was re-equipped with the F-4J Phantom II and assigned to the USS Coral Sea. Three VF-194 F-4Js received the “Ferris Camouflage” scheme named after artist Keith Ferris. Designed to break up the aircraft’s line and confuse the enemy it was never officially adopted. One of the 3 aircraft that received this scheme was Bu. No. 153798 NL/212 c/n 2005. The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat.

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