F-86F "Gene Kranz" 24872 USAF EAA Aviation Museum in 1:72 scale
This is the F-86F "Gene Kranz" 24872 USAF EAA Aviation Museum in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑86F Sabre “Gene Kranz” 24872, preserved at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, holds a special place in aviation history by linking the famed Korean War fighter to one of NASA’s most legendary controllers. Flown by Lt. Gene Kranz—who later led the heroic Apollo 13 mission as Flight Director—this Sabre features a vibrant yellow nose and tail flash, and proudly carries Kranz’s nickname “My Darling Marta,” a tribute to his wife. As America’s first swept-wing fighter, the F‑86F achieved a remarkable 10:1 kill ratio over MiG‑15s in Korea, and this particular airframe symbolizes both combat prowess and the roots of space-age leadership. It stands uniquely as a museum aircraft with both military and NASA heritage, bridging two pivotal chapters in U.S. aeronautical and space exploration history.
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‑86F Sabre “Gene Kranz” 24872, preserved at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, holds a special place in aviation history by linking the famed Korean War fighter to one of NASA’s most legendary controllers. Flown by Lt. Gene Kranz—who later led the heroic Apollo 13 mission as Flight Director—this Sabre features a vibrant yellow nose and tail flash, and proudly carries Kranz’s nickname “My Darling Marta,” a tribute to his wife. As America’s first swept-wing fighter, the F‑86F achieved a remarkable 10:1 kill ratio over MiG‑15s in Korea, and this particular airframe symbolizes both combat prowess and the roots of space-age leadership. It stands uniquely as a museum aircraft with both military and NASA heritage, bridging two pivotal chapters in U.S. aeronautical and space exploration history.
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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