Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

McDonnell Douglas F-4 J Phantom II - VF-31 “Tomcatters”, U.S. Navy, USS Saratoga, 1972

1:72 Scale.  Length: 10.5”.  Wingspan: 6.25”

F-4J Phantom 157293 was flown by Cmdr. Samuel Flynn and Lt. William John and is generally accepted as the aircraft they were flying when they shot down a North Vietnamese MiG-21 on June 21, 1972. According to Cmdr. Flynn they were flying F-4 157307 at the time and when he was assigned F-4 157293 the kill markings were transferred to that aircraft. F-4J 157307 is on display at the NASM-Dulles, while 157293 is on display at the Texas Air Museum, Slaton, TX.

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom is a two-seat, twin-engine supersonic jet fighter originally developed for the US Navy. Proving highly adaptable, it became a major part of the air wings of the US Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. The F-4 Phantom was used extensively by all three of these services in the Vietnam War, serving as the principal fighter/bomber for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as being important in the ground-attack and air reconnaissance roles.


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-4 Phantom II by Hobby Master features: