Corgi Lockheed F104C Starfighter 494th Tactical Fighter Wing 1:72 Scale

Description

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single engine supersonic interceptor which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War. It was designed for the United States Air Force and was developed into an all-weather multirole aircraft in the early 1960's. It has been manufactured by several other nations and has seen widespread service outside the United States.
The F-104 first flew on 04 March, 1954 and was activated by the United States Air Force on 26 February, 1958. It flew over 5,000 sorties during the Vietnam Conflict. The F-104C variant was a fighter-bomber for the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command (TAC). It has improved fire-control radar and had in-flight refueling capability. There were a total of seventy-seven F-104C's manufactured. On 14 December, 1959, an F-104C set a world altitude record of 103,389 feet. There were a total of 2,578 of multiple variants manufactured.
This beautiful 1:72 scale Corgi die-cast reproduction of this famous aircraft is an extremely detailed and very difficult model to find. It is
approximately 10.00" long
, and can be shown with or without landing gear on the included display stand. All sales are final. Shipping to the continental USA only.
NOTE: This is a highly detail reproduction of this famous aircraft at a very good cost. The original did not come with a pilot figure. I had a few extra 1:72 pilot figures and included one with this model. This is the only one available.