ACADEMY PKAY12582 USAF F-15C ANG “75th Anniversary Medal of Honor” 2019 1/72

Scale/Gauge:

1:72

USAF F-15C ANG “75th Anniversary Medal of Honor” 2019.

Special 75th anniversary markings in remembrance of 2nd Lt David R. Kingsley of the United States Army Air Forces, killed in action on 23rd June 1944 when his B-17 Flying Fortress “Sandman” was brought down during a bombing mission over the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania. 2nd Lt Kingsley was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry. Kingsley Field in Oregon where the F-15C is based is named after him.

Detailed exhaust nozzles (“turkey feathers”), optional position air intake ramps and canopy, additional new parts including AIM-9X & AIM-120C air-to-air missiles. Comprehensive decal sheet with choice of 3 markings:
(1) F-15C 78-0543, USAF 114th FS/173rd FW Oregon ANG, 2020 shown on the box top;
(2) F-15C 86-0151, USAF 123rd FS/142nd FW Oregon ANG, 2021;
(3) F-15C 79-0046, USAF 114th FS/173rd FW Oregon ANG, 2015.

1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.