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McDonnell Douglas F-4C-24-MC Phantom II, No. 64-0829, "Scat-XXVII"
- Pilot: Col. Robin Olds
- WSO: 1Lt Stephen B. Crecker
- Unit: 433rd Tactical Fighter Wing (TWF), USAF
- Location: Ubon, Thailand
- Date: May 1967
- "Scat-XXVII" was one of the most famous F-4C aircraft, flown by the legendary Robin Olds, who played a crucial role in Vietnam air combat.
McDonnell Douglas F-4C-18-MC Phantom II, No. 63-7489
- Pilot: Capt. William Swendner
- WSO: 1Lt Duane Buttell Jr.
- Unit: 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), USAF
- Location: Korat, Thailand
- Date: July 14, 1966
- This aircraft was involved in several critical missions, including those during the early phases of Operation Bolo.
Vietnam War Fighter Combat
The Vietnam War was a defining period for air combat, with the F-4 Phantom II playing a central role. Operation Bolo, conducted on January 2, 1967, was a notable air operation designed to lure North Vietnamese MiG fighters into a trap. The mission, led by Col. Robin Olds, was a strategic success, resulting in significant enemy losses and showcasing the effectiveness of the F-4C Phantom II in modern aerial warfare. This operation and the combat tactics employed during the war underscored the Phantom II’s versatility and effectiveness.
The Hobby 2000 reboxing of the Academy F-4C Phantom II offers modelers an opportunity to build a detailed and historically significant representation of these legendary aircraft, celebrating their contribution to the air superiority and tactical success during the Vietnam War.
