Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II – WTD 61 “50 Jahre Flugerprobung” (50 Years Flight Testing), Bundeswehr (Federal Defense Forces of Germany), September 2007

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9.75".  Wingspan: 6.25"


Limited production of approximately 700 models worldwide

WDT 61 (Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61) was formed in 1957 as an Aircraft Technical and Airworthiness Center. Based in Manching Air Base, Germany, the center is the main facility for testing and evaluating military aircraft and weapons. To mark the 50th Anniversary of WDT 61 McDonnell Douglas F-4F 37+16 was given a special orange paint scheme that included “50 Jahre Flugerprobung” (50 Years Flight Testing) plus written aerodynamic and flight formulas on various locations on the aircraft as well as the famous Phantom SPOOKY on the belly

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat twin-engine jet fighter originally developed for the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. Proven to be highly adaptable, it also became a major part of the air wings of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. The Phantom was used extensively by all three of these services in the Vietnam War, serving as the principal fighter / bomber for the Navy and Air Force and in ground-attack and reconnaissance roles. The F-4 Phantom II was also sold to and operated by the armed forces of 11 other nations.


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.

This model of an F-4E Phantom II features: