Twobobs 1/48 QF-4E Heritage Drones

Here is an interesting set of decals to replicate the USAF's latest gem on the airshow scene, the QF-4E Phantom II. Several of these aircraft have been give (at least a temporary) reprieve from target status to participate in the Heritage Flight program.

Heritage Flight grew out of the popularity of USAF and USAAF subjects flying together at airshows. While it was ad-hoc in its infancy, it is now a serious venture today complete with training and safety. In the midst of teaming up line aircraft (A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22) with corresponding warbirds (P-47, P-51, F-86, etc.), the Air Force has updated several of their still-operational QF-4E Phantom IIs from Tyndall and add them to selected airshows as well. I really wish they'd thought of this while there were F-100s still available!

The two subjects of this sheet are:

• QF-4E, 74-1652, 53 WEG, Tyndall AFB, FL, May 2004
• QF-4E, 73-1171, 53 WEG, Tyndall AFB, FL, Mar 2006

You'll need to pay attention to the bumps and antennas that have been added to these aircraft as part of their 'Team Target' duties as well as safety updates for public operations. The instructions have some nice photos of the aircraft that was marked up with these schemes.

This set is highly recommended!

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