Hobby Master 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B ZM151, UK Lightning Force, 2019

In July 2019 RAF 207 (OCU) Squadron was reformed at RAF Marham after six years of training at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina. Here they learned about the new Lockheed Martin F-35B, technical data as well as the flight capabilities of the aircraft. Lockheed Martin F-35B s/n 169598 was received by the RAF in October 2018 and assigned ZM151. On November 16, 2018 the aircraft was sent to RAF Marham 617 Squadron "Dambusters" before going to 207 (OCU) Squadron in July 2019 where it will be used to train new F-35B pilots.

Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history.

Features:
- Scale 1:72
- Length: 8.5" width: 5.75"
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads