Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 22+67 JaboG 33, Luftwaffe 1985, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

• Air Power Series
• Highly detailed realistic collectible model
• Diecast & plastic parts.
• Display stand included.
• Measures approximately: 9.25” L x 3.75” Wingspan
• Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.

The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname “The Missile With A Man In It”. Because of financial considerations 15 or more countries purchased the F-104. The Starfighter flew with the USAF in 1958 and the last airplane was decommissioned in Italy in 2004.

Aircraft F-104G 22+67 was manufactured by Messerschmitt as c/n 683D-7036 company model 683-10-19 completing its maiden flight on March 7, 1963. In May 1963 the aircraft was accepted and coded KE+336. The aircraft arrived at Buchel AB late May 1963 in a silver finish. In 1985 JaboG 33 had completed its transition to the Tornado from the F-104G Starfighter. In honor of the long service of the F-104 aircraft 22+67 was given a special “Geiger” paint scheme of a bright yellow with black markings. The aircraft now sits as gate guard at Buchel AB.

This Hobby Master model is a replica of F-104G Starfighter 22+67 from Jagdbombergeschwader 33 (Fighter-Bomber Wing 33, abbreviated as: JaBoG 33).based in Buchel Air Base, Germany. The model is painted in the special “Gieger”  retirement paint scheme of bright yellow with black markings from 1985.

As with most Hobby Master models, this F-104G features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details and authentic squadron markings. The canopy opens and reveals a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details). The model also comes with full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear and a display stand.

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