F-15E "Hellcat" 96-0201 494th FS 48th FW RAF Lakenheath 2024 in 1:72 scale
This is the F-15E "Hellcat" 96-0201 494th FS 48th FW RAF Lakenheath 2024 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F-15E “Hellcat” (96‑0201) of the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, earned its striking identity in 2024 during a CENTCOM deployment. Named “Hellcat” with a fierce fire-breathing cat nose art and proudly emblazoned as the wing’s flagship “Panther One,” this jet boasted nine AIM-9X missile kill markings for drone engagements, as well as 26 bomb tallies—a testament to its combat effectiveness in Middle Eastern skies. Uniquely representing the only F‑15E in Europe to sport such a vivid combat record in its livery, 96‑0201 fuses frontline lethality with bold unit heritage, distinguishing it from any peer in today’s tactical air fleets.
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-15E “Hellcat” (96‑0201) of the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, earned its striking identity in 2024 during a CENTCOM deployment. Named “Hellcat” with a fierce fire-breathing cat nose art and proudly emblazoned as the wing’s flagship “Panther One,” this jet boasted nine AIM-9X missile kill markings for drone engagements, as well as 26 bomb tallies—a testament to its combat effectiveness in Middle Eastern skies. Uniquely representing the only F‑15E in Europe to sport such a vivid combat record in its livery, 96‑0201 fuses frontline lethality with bold unit heritage, distinguishing it from any peer in today’s tactical air fleets.
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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