F4J Phantom (VMFA333 "Flying Shamrocks"', VMFA232 "Red Devils" US Marine Corps)
Product code AC12356
Mcdonnell Douglas
F-4 Phantom II
Scale 1 : 48
Publisher/Brand Academy
Format approx W 24.4 x L 40 x H 10.5 cm
Category Scale Modelling Kits
Subcategory Scale Modelling Kits
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Variant of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet operated by the US Marine Corps, specifically by VMFA-333 ("Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333"). Known for its distinctive green shamrock tail markings, the squadron played a significant role in air combat and ground support during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. The F-4J was a versatile, all-weather, supersonic jet capable of both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground missions, armed with missiles, bombs, and a powerful radar system.
7 sprues & fuselage. 3 pilot figures included. Choice of markings for 3 aircraft:
(1) F-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 "Fighting Shamrocks", USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;
(2) F-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 "Fighting Shamrocks" 1978;
(3) F-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 "Red Devils", Clark Field, Philippines 1974.
