{"product_id":"1-72-f-111a-aardvark-early-1970s","title":"1\/72 F111A Aardvark early 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master 1\/72 F-111A Aardvark, early 1970s 67-0067, 429th TFS\/474th TFW, Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 474th TFW was the first operational wing to be equipped with the F-111. In early 1968 the USAF sent a small number of F-111s to South East Asia where 3 aircraft were lost. The losses were the result of structural defects. The defects were corrected and replacement aircraft were sent with 67-0067 and 67-0062 arriving on October 23, 1970 with others to follow. F-111 67-0067 can be seen on display at the \"National Museum of the USAF\" at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio painted in 428th TFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet the combined requirements of the US Air Force and the US Navy, the F-111 Aardvark was first flown on December 21, 1964. Several versions of the F-111 were developed, but the Navy canceled its version in 1968 leaving the Air Force the F-111's sole US operator. The Aardvark was well ahead of its time, pioneering such technologies as terrain following radar, afterburning turbofans and variable sweep wings. Though it was originally conceived as a multi-role fighter, it was better suited to a role as a long-range attack aircraft. It was armed with air-to surface ordnance and was equipped to carry free-fall nuclear weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Scale 1:72\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\"\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41245296591004,"sku":"HA3025","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA3025.jpg?v=1735755415","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-f-111a-aardvark-early-1970s","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}