{"product_id":"academy-12360-1-48-f-111a-aardvark-vietnam-model-aircraft-kit","title":"ACADEMY 12360 1\/48 F-111A Aardvark 'Vietnam' Model Aircraft Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eACADEMY 12360 1\/48 F-111A Aardvark 'Vietnam'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Aircraft Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swing-wing F-111A Aardvark remains one of the most distinctive strike aircraft of the Cold War era, and this 1\/48 scale Academy release captures the aggressive lines and mission-ready look of the Vietnam-era “Vark” exceptionally well. During the Vietnam War, the F-111A pioneered high-speed, low-altitude precision strike tactics using terrain-following radar, allowing it to attack targets in poor weather and at night when many other aircraft could not operate effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit meticulously recreates the F-111A variant deployed during the Vietnam War, highlighting its unique role in low-altitude, all-weather precision bombing. It boasts the aircraft's distinctive variable-sweep wings, allowing modelers to pose at various angles, and features a detailed cockpit with side-by-side seating under a clear canopy. The kit includes finely engraved panel lines, improved nose gear parts, a metal pitot tube, and various air-to-ground weapons for a realistic loadout. With decals for multiple Vietnam-era liveries, this model is a compelling tribute to a revolutionary aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale for impressive size and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures variable-sweep wings for dynamic posing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes metal pitot tube and improved nose gear parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with air-to-ground weapons and a detailed cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for multiple Vietnam War versions are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and rivets enhance realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour distinct decal schemes\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-111As of Det 1, 428th TFS, 474th TFW at Operation Combat Lancer, Takhli RTAFB, 1968. 66-0018 was the commander's mount, Lt Col Benjamin C. Murph. Crew names were applied on their way back to the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-111As of 429th TFS, 474th TFW, Nellis AB, Nevada, 1971. 67-0058 is a mount of C.O. Lt Col Robert D Anderson with two red stars from his two MiG kills by McDonnell F-4C, Vietnam 1967;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-111s of 3474th TFW, Takhli RTAFB, 1972-73. 429\/430th TFS participated in Operation Constant Guard V \/ Linebacker II, carrying ordnance more than 4 times that of McDonnell F-4 Phantom IIs with no need for Wild Weasel, electronic countermeasure or tankers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-111s of 429\/430th TFS, Takhli RTAFB, 1973. 347th TFW took command of these units with a new tailcode of HG, and flew combat missions until its deactivation in June 1975 at Korat RTAFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ACADEMY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53382321340629,"sku":"ACD12360","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/academy-12360-1-48-f-111a-aardvark-vietnam-model-aircraft-kit_c77adf96-581e-47d0-9907-983154c7616e.jpg?v=1779467383","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/academy-12360-1-48-f-111a-aardvark-vietnam-model-aircraft-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}