Now a highly sought after sheet, this
foursome of F-15 choices was produced identically by Repli-Scale in 1/48
and 1/72 scales. The 1/48 catalog number was 48-5020, but the scans shown
here are from the 1/72 sheet, 72-1020. Note that only one set of four
"stars and bars" is provided; if you want to model more than one of these
beauties you would need to find some more. All of them are painted in FS
36375/FS 36320.
The Aircraft:
The now-defunct Air Defense Command 5th
FIS replaced its F-106As with F-15As in 1985, operating from Hector Field
in Minot, North Dakota. The unit lasted less than a year before it was
deactivated, making its Eagles perhaps the shortest-lived user in its
history. After they deactivated, their aircraft were sent to the
Massachusetts ANG. 76-015
In 1983, F-15A and B models began to replace the 318th FIS F-106As at McChord AFB. The unit disestablished in 1989, with their aircraft being sent to the Oregon ANG. 76-111 was the CO's aircraft. It was sent to AMARC in 1995.
The 116th TFW of the Georgia ANG received their first Eagles in 1986, relieving F-4Ds. They were in turn replaced by B-1Bs. The example aircraft (74-116) proudly carries the state name and ANG badge on its tail.
Hawaii ANG 199 FIS F-4Cs were replaced by F-15As beginning in 1987, the first ANG unit to operate the Eagle. The unit was later renamed the 199th FS of the 154th Wing in 1992, a year after F-15Cs began replacing the earlier A and B models. Decals for 74-107 are provided, which was transferred to Israel in 1992. Less colorful Hawaii ANG Eagle markings can be found on Superscale 72-715.
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