F-5F Tiger II, 10th Fighter Commando Sqn., USAF Bien Hoa AFB, 1965 1/72 Die Cast Model - HA33003
Features
- Model is approximately 7.75" long with a 4.5" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. employed the F-5E Tiger II primarily in a training and advisory capacity. The aircraft was used by the U.S. Air Force's Aggressor Squadrons to simulate enemy fighters, providing realistic air combat training for American and allied pilots. Though it did not see direct combat, the F-5E's agility and operational capabilities were crucial in developing tactics against North Vietnamese MiGs. The Tiger II's role helped hone U.S. fighter pilot skills in dogfighting and aerial tactics, contributing to the effectiveness of American forces in the conflict. It also served as a low-cost option for allied nations.
