McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II "Wolf Pack 1967"

Plastic model kit of a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II "Wolf Pack" fighter aircraft

• 1:72 scale
• 3 marking options
  • 63-7683, 8^th TFW / 433^rd TFS, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, Jan. 2, 1967, Capt. Walter S. Radecker, III / 1^st Lt. James E. Murray, III
  • 63-7680, 8^th TFW / 497^th TFS, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, Jan. 2, 1967, Col. Robin Olds / 1^st Lt. Charles C. Clifton
  • 63-7668, 8^th TFW / 555^th TFS, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, May 4, 1967, Col. Robin Olds / 1^st Lt. William D. Lafever
• Unassembled, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

In 1967, the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II "Wolf Pack" was the primary fighter aircraft of the U.S. Air Force's 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, stationed at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. Commanded by Colonel Robin Olds, the wing earned the nickname "Wolf Pack" and became one of the most successful fighter units of the Vietnam War. The unit gained particular renown for Operation Bolo on January 2, 1967, during which F-4C pilots mimicked the flight profiles of F-105 fighter-bombers to lure North Vietnamese MiG-21s into a prepared ambush. Seven MiG-21s were shot down without the USAF losing a single aircraft to enemy action—a significant tactical success and a severe blow to the North Vietnamese fighter force.

The F-4C was the first Phantom variant developed specifically for the USAF and was powered by two General Electric J79-GE-15 turbojet engines, enabling speeds exceeding Mach 2.2. The aircraft boasted a high rate of climb and long range, and was capable of carrying both air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. Standard armament included AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder guided missiles; as there was no built-in internal cannon, external gun pods were used when necessary. Aircraft belonging to the "Wolf Pack" unit featured the characteristic Southeast Asia camouflage scheme, with dark green, medium green, and tan upper surfaces and light gray undersides.

In 1967, the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing flew air superiority, escort, interception, and fighter-bomber missions over North Vietnam. The unit's success under Robin Olds demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative tactics and intensive training in aerial warfare. Consequently, the "Wolf Pack" F-4C remains one of the most famous Phantom II variants of the Vietnam War and a symbol of the tactical turning point in American air combat operations during that phase of the conflict.