1/72 F-15E Strike Eagle Afghanistan 2012

Description

This is a die-cast metal and plastic display aircraft.

A beautifully detailed, completed model of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle in 1/72 scale. Includes stand.

From the Hobby Master website:

General Background

In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered service. The “E” entered service in 1989. The F-15 was the first dedicated USAF air superiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre”.

The Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle AF 90-0233 c/n 1163/E135 was the first F-15E powered by the new P&W F-100-PW-229 engines. The 391st FS “Bold Tigers” took part in WWII, Vietnam and was deactivated in 1990. The unit was reactivated in 1992 and equipped with the F-15E and flew during “Operation Enduring Freedom”, “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. In 2006 the 391st were the first unit to operate the F-15E from Bagram AB, Afghanistan. The 391st calls Mountain Home AFB, Idaho home and is the largest FS in the USAF with 24 F-15E.