Syark Air Force (SAF) - 1/72 Hobby Master McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Turkish Air Force 172. Filo, "Kara Sahin", Turkey, 2009







1/72 Hobby Master McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Turkish Air Force 172. Filo, "Kara Sahin", Turkey, 2009

The Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (THK - Turkish Air Force) was one of the prominent F-4 users with approximately 233 aircraft. The original order for F-4’s was 40 aircraft with the first being delivered in August 1974. In 1981 F-4E 66-0312 was delivered to the THK and with reorganization of Filo’s (squadrons) and its aircraft this F-4 became the property of 172nd Filo “Sahin”. In early 1990’s 172nd Filo was one of 3 squadrons assigned to the 2nd Tactical Air Force, 7 Ana Jet Us (Jet Air Base), Erhac-Malataya. With this reorganization the 172nd Filo became an interception squadron. In Aril 2009 172nd Filo was disbanded in anticipation of the arrival of the new F-35 Lightning II. To mark the occasion F-4E 66-0312 was given this special paint scheme “Kara Sahin” (Black Falcon - Black Hawk).

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