F-4D Phantom II Diecast Model, IRIAF 71st TFS, #67-14869, Shiraz AB, Iran
HM-HA1999Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1999 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II | 10.5" | 6.25" |
The first of 32 F-4Ds arrived in Iran on September 8, 1968 and assigned to 308th TFS and received serial 3-601. In 1974 the aircraft was sent to the 72nd TFS at Hor AB and assigned serial 3-663 but two years later it was sent back to the 308th TFS. By now Iran had a new 5-digit serial system with "3" standing for combat aircraft so 3-663 became 3-6697. In 1976 3-6697 was assigned to the 71st TFS based at Shiraz AB and during numerous conflicts flew several hundred successful combat missions.