F-35A "1000th Lightning II" 22-5696 176th FS Wisconsin ANG August 2004 (w/ 2 x B61 nuclear bomb) in 1:72 scale
This is the F-35A "1000th Lightning II" 22-5696 176th FS Wisconsin ANG August 2004 (w/ 2 x B61 nuclear bomb) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F-35A “1000th Lightning II”, with USAF serial 22-5696, marks a significant production milestone in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program as the 1,000th aircraft delivered of the fifth-generation fighter family. Assigned to the 176th Fighter Squadron (“Badger Air Militia”) of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin, this F-35A symbolizes the expanding role of the Air National Guard in operating advanced stealth, sensor-fusion, and networked combat aircraft as the unit transitions from legacy platforms to the F-35’s multi-role capabilities. Its designation commemorates both industrial achievement and operational evolution within the ANG.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F-35A “1000th Lightning II”, with USAF serial 22-5696, marks a significant production milestone in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program as the 1,000th aircraft delivered of the fifth-generation fighter family. Assigned to the 176th Fighter Squadron (“Badger Air Militia”) of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin, this F-35A symbolizes the expanding role of the Air National Guard in operating advanced stealth, sensor-fusion, and networked combat aircraft as the unit transitions from legacy platforms to the F-35’s multi-role capabilities. Its designation commemorates both industrial achievement and operational evolution within the ANG.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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