Hobby Master 1/72 French Air Force (Armee De L’Air) Dassault Rafale B “Operation ‘Chammal” Escadron de Chasse 1/4 ‘Gascogne’ (HA9605)

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Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 French Air Force (Armee De L’Air) Dassault Rafale B “Operation ‘Chammal” Escadron de Chasse 1/4 ‘Gascogne (HA9605) by Hobby Master.

Rafale means ”Gust of Wind” or “Gust of Fire”. This aircraft is a twin-engine, canard delta wing, and a multirole fighter. With the varied payload available and electronics the Rafale is capable of carrying out any type of mission. After a disagreement with the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain concerning the “Future European Fighter Aircraft” work sharing Dassault decided to go it alone and began developing the Rafale. In July 1986 the prototype made its first flight. After lengthy delays the Rafale went into production in 2001. The B model as shown here is the two seat version.

Operation ‘Chammal” is the name for French military operational contribution during the multinational “Operation Inherent Resolve” in Syria and Iraq in an effort to destroy ISIS (Da’esh). The French operation name is from Shamal (Chammal in French) which is a strong northwesterly wind that blows over these countries.

This model air-plane is made from die-cast metal and plastic and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings and Forces of Valor.

Includes display stand.

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