Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1974 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II USN VF-96 Fighting Falcons, NG112 Showtime 112, Randy Cunningham, USS Constellation, Vietnam, 1972. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 6.25" Wingspan & 9.75" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. It first entered service in 1961 with the Navy. Proving highly adaptable, it was also adopted by the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, and by the mid-1960s had become a major part of their air arms. Primary Role: Interceptor, Fighter-Bomber.

VF-96 ôFighting Falconsö on board the USS Constellation deployed to Vietnam from October 1971 until July 1972. While there F-4J 157267 ôShowtime 112ö crewed by Lt. Randall ôDukeö Cunningham and LTJG William ôWillieö Driscoll shot down their first two MiGÆs. On January 19, 1972 they shot down a MiG-21 over North Vietnam followed by a MiG-17 on May 8, 1972. 157267 was later upgraded to an ôSö variant and in 1984 was sent to MASDC butlater went on display at the San Diego Air Museum.