Academy 12356 US Marines F-4J Phantom II "Fighting Shamrocks" Fighter Aircraft 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit

US Marines F-4J Phantom II "Fighting Shamrocks"

Variant of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet operated by the US Marine Corps, specifically by VMFA-333 ("Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333"). Known for its distinctive green shamrock tail markings, the squadron played a significant role in air combat and ground support during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. The F-4J was a versatile, all-weather, supersonic jet capable of both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground missions, armed with missiles, bombs, and a powerful radar system.

7 sprues & fuselage. 3 pilot figures included.

Choice of markings for 3 aircraft:

(1) F-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 “Fighting Shamrocks”, USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;

(2) F-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 “Fighting Shamrocks” 1978;

(3) F-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 “Red Devils”, Clark Field, Philippines 1974.