RF-101A Voodoo Udorn RTAFB Die-Cast Model

Stationed from Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base during the 1960s.

Painted in unique mottled camouflage, this RF-101A Voodoo was stationed from Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base during the 1960s. Recognized as 54-1512, the aircraft was assigned to the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing as part of the 29th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Performing critical data gathering missions over Thailand and Vietnam, 54-1512 would later be stationed from Tan Son Nhut in 1965 with the 33rd Tactical Group. Remaining intact throughout the conflict, it would survive Vietnam and was retired from service in 1972.

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

– Attachable press-fit fuel tanks

– Display stand included

– Measures 11.5”l with a 6.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Initially designed for high altitude bomber escort missions, the RF-101A is all-weather single-seat reconnaissance derivative of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo. Flown for the first time in 1955 as the YRF-101A and redesignated RF-101A, 35 examples were built to replace aging Republic RF-84 Thunderstreaks. Sleek in design with two thin wings, it was the world’ss first supersonic photo-recon aircraft. Powered by two J57-P-55 afterburning engines, the Voodoo could attain speeds over 1100 mph, or Mach 1.40 at altitude. Though aggressive in appearance, the RF-101 was completely unarmed in photo-reconnaissance configuration for peak performance. Flying low above Thailand and Vietnam, the aircraft was not intended to meet enemy fire.