RF-5E "ROCAF Farewell" 5504 Hualien AB 4th July 2025 in 1:72 scale
This is the RF-5E "ROCAF Farewell" 5504 Hualien AB 4th July 2025 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
On 4 July 2025, at Hualien Air Base, the Republic of China Air Force bid farewell to its last RF‑5E/F‑5F “Tiger II” jets, including tail number 5504, in an emblematic retirement ceremony. Three RF‑5Es—including 5504—and two F‑5Fs flew a solemn final sortie over Taiwan’s east coast before returning to receive a ceremonial water salute, marking over 50 years of service built on reconnaissance and training legacy Piloted by 5th Tactical Fighter Wing veterans, the formation embodied national air defense heritage as Colonel Hsu Chun‑jung radioed “mission accomplished” upon landing. This event was unique not only as a tribute to Cold-War era jets but also as a symbolic passing of the torch to modern systems like the RF‑16 reconnaissance pods and MQ‑9B drones, marking a strategic leap into the future.
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
On 4 July 2025, at Hualien Air Base, the Republic of China Air Force bid farewell to its last RF‑5E/F‑5F “Tiger II” jets, including tail number 5504, in an emblematic retirement ceremony. Three RF‑5Es—including 5504—and two F‑5Fs flew a solemn final sortie over Taiwan’s east coast before returning to receive a ceremonial water salute, marking over 50 years of service built on reconnaissance and training legacy Piloted by 5th Tactical Fighter Wing veterans, the formation embodied national air defense heritage as Colonel Hsu Chun‑jung radioed “mission accomplished” upon landing. This event was unique not only as a tribute to Cold-War era jets but also as a symbolic passing of the torch to modern systems like the RF‑16 reconnaissance pods and MQ‑9B drones, marking a strategic leap into the future.
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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