HA38066 Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft 91-0379, Tiger Tiger 1, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (2023) United States Air Force Air Power Series die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Detachable ordinance load. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25, Wingspan- 5.25 inches. Diec

<ul> <li>Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft "91-0379, Tiger Tiger 1, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base" (2023) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.</li> <li>Brand new box.</li> <li>Detailed exterior.</li> <li>True-to-scale detail.</li> <li>Has opening canopy.</li> <li>Includes display stand.</li> <li>Officially licensed product.</li> <li>Detachable ordinance load.</li> <li>Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.</li> <li>Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25, Wingspan- 5.25 inches.</li> <li>Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.</li> <li>It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.</li> <li>Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;">HISTORY ASPECTS:</span><br />The General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon represents one of the most advanced combat-configured variants of the iconic multirole fighter. The &ldquo;CM&rdquo; designation reflects its specialization in the suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses (SEAD/DEAD) mission, equipped with modern avionics upgrades, advanced targeting pods, and compatibility with AGM-88 HARM and other precision-guided munitions. Over decades of operational service, the F-16CM has evolved into a highly capable platform able to conduct air superiority, precision strike, and electronic warfare missions in contested airspace.<br />Aircraft 91-0379, marked as &ldquo;Tiger Tiger 1,&rdquo; served with the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base in 2023. The 79th FS, known as the &ldquo;Tigers,&rdquo; carries a proud combat heritage and distinctive tiger-themed squadron markings that symbolize aggressiveness and tactical excellence. Operating under the 20th Fighter Wing, the squadron maintains rapid deployment capability and regularly participates in large-scale exercises designed to simulate high-intensity modern warfare. The &ldquo;Tiger Tiger 1&rdquo; aircraft showcased both squadron pride and operational readiness, combining striking tail art with full combat capability.<br />The F-16CM variant has been extensively used in real-world conflicts, including Operations Desert Storm, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and later counter-ISIS campaigns. Aircraft from Shaw-based units have deployed repeatedly to the Middle East and other theaters in support of U.S. Central Command operations, flying SEAD missions, precision strike sorties, and defensive counter-air patrols. The platform&rsquo;s ability to neutralize surface-to-air missile threats has made it a critical asset in enabling coalition air superiority. While the 2023 &ldquo;Tiger Tiger 1&rdquo; configuration primarily reflected contemporary operational readiness and training posture, it represents a lineage of combat-proven aircraft continuously refined through decades of modern warfare.<br />This 1:72 scale model captures the bold tiger squadron markings of the 79th Fighter Squadron while honoring the battle-tested legacy of the SEAD-capable Fighting Falcon, making it a dynamic centerpiece for collectors of modern U.S. Air Force fighters.</p>