F-15A Eagle 76-0111 318th FIS USAF (with ASM-135 missile) in 1:72 scale
This is the F-15A Eagle 76-0111 318th FIS USAF (with ASM-135 missile) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑15A Eagle 76‑0111, flown by the 318th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron—the "Green Dragons"—served as the unit’s distinctive flagship or “boss bird” from its arrival at McChord AFB in 1983 until the squadron’s inactivation in 1989. As a boss bird, it featured special tail stripes and the iconic starburst emblem, marking it as the commanding officer’s aircraft. Unique among F‑15As, 76‑0111 was part of a limited group of airframes rewired for the USAF’s secret ASM‑135 anti-satellite (ASAT) program—though the project was ultimately shelved, the aircraft’s wiring remained. Serving with a pioneering air-defense squadron that earned the prestigious Hughes Trophy in 1984, this Eagle uniquely blended high-visibility leadership markings, cutting-edge ASAT potential, and elite combat readiness—making it one of the most symbolically and technically significant F‑15A airframes of its era.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F‑15A Eagle 76‑0111, flown by the 318th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron—the "Green Dragons"—served as the unit’s distinctive flagship or “boss bird” from its arrival at McChord AFB in 1983 until the squadron’s inactivation in 1989. As a boss bird, it featured special tail stripes and the iconic starburst emblem, marking it as the commanding officer’s aircraft. Unique among F‑15As, 76‑0111 was part of a limited group of airframes rewired for the USAF’s secret ASM‑135 anti-satellite (ASAT) program—though the project was ultimately shelved, the aircraft’s wiring remained. Serving with a pioneering air-defense squadron that earned the prestigious Hughes Trophy in 1984, this Eagle uniquely blended high-visibility leadership markings, cutting-edge ASAT potential, and elite combat readiness—making it one of the most symbolically and technically significant F‑15A airframes of its era.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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