McDonnell F-101B 15th FIS Davis Monthan AFB 1962 1:72
The McDonnell F-101B Voodoo, serial number 58-0264, served during the Cold War era when the U.S. Air Force maintained a constant alert against the threat of Soviet bomber attacks. Based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, the 15th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron operated the Voodoo from 1960, using its advanced radar and fire-control systems to intercept potential threats in all-weather conditions. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet engines with afterburners, the two-seat F-101B could reach speeds approaching Mach 1.85 and was armed with AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles and, in its upgraded configuration, AIR-2 Genie nuclear rockets. Aircraft 58-0264 had a particularly notable history: on December 15, 1962, it was lost following a midair collision with another F-101B during a cross-country flight from Davis-Monthan to George Air Force Base in California; fortunately, both crew members ejected safely. Its story reflects the speed, technological ambition, and demanding operational realities of America's air-defense mission during the early 1960s.
McDonnell F-101B 15th FIS Davis Monthan AFB 1962 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
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.
McDonnell F-101B 15th FIS Davis Monthan AFB 1962 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
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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