F-100 Super Sabre 32nd TFS Die-Cast Model

Currently on display at Kamp Zeist in the Netherlands.

Formerly in service with the both French and United States Air Forces as 54-2265, this F-100D was completed in Inglewood California on July 31st, 1956. Passing through several USAF squadrons before it landed in France, it was initially assigned to Escadron 03 in 1964 then Escadron 02.011 in 1972. Retired from service at Toul Roseries Air Base in France, it returned to the USAF in 1976 and became the gate guard for RAF Wethersfield. Removed from this location in 1988, it is now stored at Kamp Zeist in the Netherlands, bearing the false registration of FW-871, 54-1871. Representing an aircraft from the 32nd Fighter Intercept Squadron, which was homed from Soesterberg Air Base, it features brilliant red, white, and blue accent colors.

Features:

– Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details

– Deployed or retracted landing gear

– Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine

– Optional press-fit weaponry

– Display stand included

– Measures 7.75”l with a 6” wingspan at 1:72 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Powered by the Pratt & Whitney J57-P21 afterburning turbojet and featuring a 45-degree swept wing, the sleek new F-100 could attain speeds over 900mph. It was also designed to fly at high angles of attack, increasing dogfighting agility in combat. Flown by test pilot George Welch, it would exceed Mach 1 in on May 25th, 1953, making him the first pilot to surpass the speed of sound in level flight. Shortly after this demonstration run, the USAF would order 275 of the type, including several prototypes to iron out the flaws. Following successive performance improvements, the first F-100D was first delivered in 1956 and made up more than half of all 2,294 Super Sabres produced by North American aviation.