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Freightdog Models has released a 1/72 resin conversion set for the Hawker Hunter F.4. The Hunter F.4 was important in that it was the first Hunter to be able to carry bombs and fuel tanks under the wing.

Freightdog Models has released a 1/72 resin conversion set for the Hawker Hunter F.4. The Hunter F.4 was important in that it was the first Hunter to be able to carry bombs and fuel tanks under the wing.

Background
Improvements on the F.4 included additional bag-type fuel tanks in the wings. It was the first Hunter that could carry under wing fuel tanks and bombs. The F.4 was initially fitted with the Avon 113, but was later replaced by the Avon 115 (later Avon 121) engine. The distinctive blisters under the nose for ammunition links were first fitted. The first flight of the Hunter Mk.4 was 20 October 1954. 349 Hunter F.4’s were built at Kingston-upon-Thames and Blackpool.
In April 1955 No.98 Squadron of the 2nd Tactical Air Force became the first squadron based in Germany to receive the Hunter, and by June 1956 thirteen squadrons of 2nd TAF had made the switch - ten from the Sabre F.1/F.4 and three from the DH Venom FB.1. By the end of 1956 seven home based squadrons had also received the type. Despite this rapid deployment the F.4 had a short front-line career, and in 1957 began to be replaced by the F.6 with its more powerful Avon 200 series engine. Most of the F.4s went to training units, although some were converted into two-seat T.7s or T.8s or returned to Hawkers to be sold overseas.

Resin Parts
Designed for the Revell 1/72nd Hawker Hunter F.6 or FGA.9. This set comprises a new small bore tailpipe, fuselage insert, straight leading edges and correctly sized main wheels and nose leg. For decals options see FSD72009 [illustrated opposite], available as a combined set. Parts can also be used to model the Hunter F Mk.1.
Price: £7.50

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