HOBBY MASTER 1/72 HA6901 Lockheed U-2S Spy plane 9th RW USAF Beale AFB Ca 2015

Description

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6901
Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady Diecast Replica / Model
USAF 9th RW #68-10337 Beale AFB CA 2015
1:72 Scale
Length
Width
Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady
10.5"
17.25"
U-2R 68-10337 was produced in 1968 as c/n 059 and was assigned to the 99th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Beale AFB, California. In 1975 while operating with the 99th SRS in Thailand the aircraft crashed and damaged so it was sent to Palmdale to be rebuilt. In May 1982 68-10337 was transferred to Detachment 4, 9th SRW at RAF Mildenhall. In 1988 the aircraft was once again damaged and sent to Palmdale for repairs. In mid 1990s 32 U-2Rs received General Electric engines and re-designated U-2S.
Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady
Designed as a long-range, high-altitude reconnaisance aircraft, the U-2 was first flown on August 4th, 1955.
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.