Hobby Master 1/72 MIG-15bis Red 08 Chinese People's Volunteers AF 1950s Diecast Model Aircraft

Hobby Master 1/72 MIG-15bis Red 08 Chinese People's Volunteers AF 1950s Diecast Model Aircraft

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The 1/72 MiG-15bis "Red 08" Chinese People's Volunteers Air Force 1950s model represents one of the most iconic aircraft of the Korean War, embodying the fierce aerial combat that characterized the conflict's early jet age.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis (NATO reporting name "Fagot") was an improved variant of the original MiG-15. It featured a more powerful Klimov VK-1 engine, improved avionics, and often better armament, making it a formidable opponent. It was a single-seat, single-engine, swept-wing jet fighter known for its excellent climb rate and high-altitude performance

"Red 08" is one of the most famous MiG-15bis aircraft from the Korean War. It was reputedly flown by Captain Li Han (or other notable aces) of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Air Force (PVA AF), which formally entered the Korean War in October 1950.

The red numbers painted on the nose and/or tail were common for Chinese and North Korean MiG-15s during the conflict.

This specific aircraft represents the era of intense "MiG Alley" combat, where MiG-15s frequently engaged United Nations F-86 Sabres.

The Chinese People's Volunteers Air Force (CPVAF). These aircraft were supplied by the Soviet Union and flown by Chinese and sometimes Soviet "volunteer" pilots in the 1950s, specifically during the Korean War (1950-1953).

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