F-100C Super Sabre Diecast Model, USAF 479th TFW, #54-2076, George Laven Jr.
AM-ACSL31Product Details
Amercom 1:100 Aircraft of the World ACSL31 |
| 1:100 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American F-100C Super Sabre | 5.75" | 4.75" |
The 479th Wing Commander Colonel George "Ravin'" Laven Jr. selected a new F-100C for his personal aircraft. Its serial was 54-2076, the same last four digits of the P-38 he flew in 1942-43. In four years Colonel Laven logged over 2,000 hours and was the only military officer during that time to ever fly the aircraft. After several years the aircraft went to the New Mexico ANG who spent time in Vietnam. Upon returning to the US 2076 along with 91 other F-100Cs were sold to Turkey and flew until the early 1980's.