This is a highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Airplane model from Hobby Master of the F4-J Phantom II VF-194 Red Lightnings, U.S. Navy, 1977 in 1:72 Scale in Ferris Camouflage. Models is 10 1/2 inches long with a wingspan of 6 1/2 inches. The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat. On August 1, 1963 VF-91 was re-designated and for the third VF-194 Red Lightning was used. Between 1964 and 1973 VF-194 made eight deployments to Vietnam. In 1976 VF-194 was re-equipped with the F-4J Phantom II and assigned to the USS Coral Sea. Three VF-194 F-4Js received the “Ferris Camouflage” scheme named after artist Keith Ferris. Designed to break up the aircraft’s line and confuse the enemy it was never officially adopted. One of the 3 aircraft that received this scheme was Bu. No. 153798 NL/212 c/n 2005.