Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft "91-0379 Tiger Tiger 1 79th Fighter Squadron Shaw Air Force Base" (2023) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master
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- Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft "91-0379, Tiger Tiger 1, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base" (2023) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Has opening canopy.
- Includes display stand.
- Officially licensed product.
- Detachable ordinance load.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25, Wingspan- 5.25 inches.
- Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
- It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon represents one of the most advanced combat-configured variants of the iconic multirole fighter. The "CM" designation reflects its specialization in the suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses (SEAD/DEAD) mission, equipped with modern avionics upgrades, advanced targeting pods, and compatibility with AGM-88 HARM and other precision-guided munitions. Over decades of operational service, the F-16CM has evolved into a highly capable platform able to conduct air superiority, precision strike, and electronic warfare missions in contested airspace.
Aircraft 91-0379, marked as "Tiger Tiger 1," served with the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base in 2023. The 79th FS, known as the "Tigers," carries a proud combat heritage and distinctive tiger-themed squadron markings that symbolize aggressiveness and tactical excellence. Operating under the 20th Fighter Wing, the squadron maintains rapid deployment capability and regularly participates in large-scale exercises designed to simulate high-intensity modern warfare. The "Tiger Tiger 1" aircraft showcased both squadron pride and operational readiness, combining striking tail art with full combat capability.
The F-16CM variant has been extensively used in real-world conflicts, including Operations Desert Storm, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and later counter-ISIS campaigns. Aircraft from Shaw-based units have deployed repeatedly to the Middle East and other theaters in support of U.S. Central Command operations, flying SEAD missions, precision strike sorties, and defensive counter-air patrols. The platform's ability to neutralize surface-to-air missile threats has made it a critical asset in enabling coalition air superiority. While the 2023 "Tiger Tiger 1" configuration primarily reflected contemporary operational readiness and training posture, it represents a lineage of combat-proven aircraft continuously refined through decades of modern warfare.
This 1:72 scale model captures the bold tiger squadron markings of the 79th Fighter Squadron while honoring the battle-tested legacy of the SEAD-capable Fighting Falcon, making it a dynamic centerpiece for collectors of modern U.S. Air Force fighters.
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