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| Product code: | 100-SH72534 |
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| Number: | G5593133720 |
| Country: | Etelä-Afrikka |
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The Mirage IIIC was the first Western European aircraft to
exceed Mach 2 in level flight. It became the basis of the Mirage IIIC,
IIIE and 5 family of aircraft that still keep flying today. It was a
symbol of Israel's superiority in wars with its Arab neighbours. Israeli
Mirage IIICs participated in the War over Water, the Six-Day War, the
War of Attrition and the Yom Kippur War, and many smaller conflicts.
Many Israeli pilots became aces in the Mirage IIIC. But of course, the
Mirage IIIC was also introduced to the Armée de l'Air's inventory.
Another export customer that purchased the Mirage IIIC was South Africa.
The SAAF Air Force received 15 examples of this version, and later,
other machines were delivered in the IIIE and IIIR versions. In South
Africa, Mirage IIICs were used for a long time and were deployed in
conflicts with neighbouring countries. Not even the UN embargo prevented
this.
Argentina also faced an embargo after losing the Falklands
War. Therefore, the country purchased nineteen Mirage IIICs from Israel
in 1982-83 and used them until 1990.
The kit contains seven
styrene sprues and one with clear parts. The decals offer three SAAF
machines, each in a different colour scheme (two camouflaged and one
natural metal finish) and two FAA machines, one in two different
camouflages from two different units.
- highly detailed model kit
- attractive colour schemes and decals
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also available – pre-cut masks M72041, accessory sets Q72401Mirage IIIC
Wheels, Q72402 Mirage IIIC Mirage IIIC Atar 9B Engine Nozzle and Q72403
Mirage IIIC Seat
