Airplane Model*Hobby Master HA2504 1:72 Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Old Crow II (Bud Anderson) – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice

With 610 aircraft being built, they intended for a nuclear strike role but since the nuclear threatbecame less likely the role became a high-speed bomber. The Pitot tube was moved tothe nose that had been extended approximately 15 inches more than the B. The Dreceived 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 and2 other using Side-Winder missiles.

In Vietnam F-105D s/n 60-5375 was flown by WWII triple Ace Colonel Clarence Bud
Anderson Jr. In 1970 Bud assumed the job of Wing Commander of the 355th TFW basedat Takhli, Thailand. He flew his last 25 missions piloting the F-105D called Old Crow IIin honor of his WWII P-51. In 1972 after 30 consecutive years of service with the USAFBud retired. Anderson had flown over 7,500 hours and was awarded over 25 medals andcitations. F-105D s/n 60-5375 was destroyed in a mid-air collision in 1974.

Hobby Master 1:72 Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Old Crow II (Bud Anderson) HA2504

• Die-cast metal
• Superb detailing in 1:72 scale
• Pre-painted with pad applied markings
• Fully assembled
• Weapons that are not permanently attached
• Comes with crew figures
• Display stand included
• Option to display model with wheels up or down
• Minimum use of plastic