F-100 Super Sabre Hobby Master

The “D” variant was the ultimate version of the F-100 with 1,274 aircraft being produced. The production of the F-100 ended in August 1959. The F-100D arrived in Southeast Asia in 1962 with its primary mission being close air support and ground attack within South Vietnam.

 This role was eventually taken over by the A-7 Corsair II. The aircraft became affectionately known as “The Hun”, short for “one HUNdred”. The last F-100 left Vietnam in July 1971 but not before 242 of these aircraft was lost.

 The “Hun” was eventually replaced by the F-4 Phantom II and the F-105 Thunderchief.

Formed in February 1940 as the 31st Pursuit Group it became a TFW in 1957, the same year they converted to F-100Ds. The 31st TFW commanded five F-100 squadrons in South Vietnam.

 Major Don Schmenk of the 308th TFS, known as the “Emerald Knights” painted two names on the nose of his F-100D. One was Carol Ann his daughter and the other was “Mary Jane” along with a little mouse. The last name and mouse were in honor of his wife.

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1:72 scale diecast jet aircraft by Hobby Master. Flown by Major Don Schmenk in late 1969.

    * Preassembled and Painted.
    * Historically Authentic Paint Scheme.
    * Accurate Panel Lines and Surface Details.
    * Detailed Cockpit.
    * Diecast Metal Construction.
    * Removable Ordinance.
    * Display Stand Included.
    * Positionable Landing Gear.
    * 7″ Wingspan.
    * 8.5″ Length.
    * Made for Adult Collectors.

This Military Airplane F-100  is available at www.badcataviation.com

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