Airplane Model*Hobby Master HA3019 1:72 F-111F Aardvark 493rd TFS, 1991 – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice

Hobby Master HA3019 1:72 F-111F Aardvark 493rd TFS, 1991

The General Dynamics F-111 entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraftcapable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissanceand electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crewmembers sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radarand afterburning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998 but the RAAFcontinued to use theirs.

Built by General Dynamics in 1970 as c/n E2-52, F-111F 70-2413 spent most of its time withthe 492nd FS/48th FW Bolars at RAF Lakenheath, UK. The 494th FS was re-activated inJuly 1952 and has been located at RAF Lakenheath since 1950. They have been equippedwith F-84s, F-86s, F-100s, F-4s, F-111Fs until 1992 and presently F-15Es. Since reformingin 1952, the squadron has flown in Operation El Dorado Canyon (raid on Libya), OperationDesert Storm, Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation ProvideComfort and Operation Northern Watch.

Hobby Master 1:72 F-111F Aardvark HA3016

• 1:72 scale pre-finished
• Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic
• Professionally painted
• All markings are pad applied for superb results
• Crew figure
• Model has variable-sweep wings that work
• Comes with display stand
• Landing gear can be displayed up or down
• Extremely sought after by collectors.