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F4B Model, US Navy, VF-6, "Felix the Cat" - Hobby Master HA7901
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Description
Hobby Master Air Power Series Diecast Model
Boeing F4B-4 (P-12) - “Felix the Cat”, VF-6, U.S. Navy, USS Saratoga, 1936
1:48 scale. Length: 5”. Wingspan: 7.5”
In the early 1930s Boeing developed a series of biplanes designated P-12 for the U.S. Army Air Corps and F4B for the U.S. Navy and US Marines. The aircraft were first accepted in 1929 and served as the primary fighter. The P-12 was built in 6 successful variants, while the F4B had 4. The P-12 was replaced by the Boeing P-26 in 1934-35, but the F4B carried on with operational duties until the Grumman F2F/F3F series completely replaced them in 1938.
The 4th and final variant of the F4B was the -4 that first flew in July of 1931. Of the 92 that were built 21 were assigned to the USMC. The F4B/P-12 was the last wooden-winged biplane fighter produced by Boeing and used by the U.S. Military.
Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.
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