Falcon Models
FA721201
USAF Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter 59-4989
1/72 Scale
NEW TOOLING
October 2014 Release
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Some more details on the model.
The third N-156F (59-4989) was given the designation YF-5A and became in effect the first production F-5A.
59-4989 took off on its maiden flight on July 31, 1963 with Hank Chouteau at the controls.
Dan
;)
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Below later photo of 59-4989 (note standard pitot probe)
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FA721201
USAF Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter 59-4989
1/72 Scale
NEW TOOLING
October 2014 Release

Some more details on the model.
The third N-156F (59-4989) was given the designation YF-5A and became in effect the first production F-5A.
59-4989 took off on its maiden flight on July 31, 1963 with Hank Chouteau at the controls.
Dan
;)

Below later photo of 59-4989 (note standard pitot probe)
