1/72 HobbyMaster (HA2101) North American F100D Super Sabre (053604) flown by Lt.Col. Harold E. Comstock July 1966 Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam 481st TFS 27th TFW, U.S.A.F. (Limited Edition of 2500)
1/72 HobbyMaster (C) North American F100D Super Sabre (053604) flown by Lt.Col. Harold E. Comstock July 1966Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam 481st TFS 27th TFW, U.S.A.F. (Limited Edition of 2500)
Hobby Master (HA2101) North American F-100D Super Sabre
Lt.Col. Harold E. Comstock,
Bien Hoa AFB, Vietnam,
27th TFW, 416th TFS, U.S.A.F.
July 1966
1:72 Scale
Length
Width
North American F-100D Super Sabre
7.75"
6.5"
Harold Elwood "Bunny" Comstock became a WWII ace with 5 aircraft in the air, 2 on the ground. He also had 1 probable, seven damaged and 22 locomotives. After WWII Comstock commanded the 389th FBS of F-86s and then the 481st TFS flying F-100s. Comstock continued his F-100 flying while commanding the 481st TFS, 27th FW during 2 tours in Vietnam. During 30 years of military service Comstock retired a Colonel awarded a DFC with 6 OLC (Oak-Leaf-Clusters), the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation and numerous other awards.
Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved
