Tornado GR.4 ZA600 41 (R) Test and Evaluation Sqn. RAF Coningsby 2011 in 1:72 scale
This is the Tornado GR.4 ZA600, 41 (R) Test and Evaluation Sqn. RAF Coningsby 2011 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The Tornado GR.4 ZA600, flown by No. 41 (Reserve) Test & Evaluation Squadron at RAF Coningsby in 2011, stood out as the RAF’s frontline flying lab before the Tornado's retirement. Unlike standard combat jets, ZA600 featured unique ‘EB‑G’ Battle of Britain heritage markings—a nod to the squadron’s WWI/WWII legacy—while also being adorned with the rare 95th-anniversary tail art to commemorate its centenary role. This aircraft wasn’t just symbolic; it led cutting-edge trials for new avionics, weapons (e.g. Brimstone, Storm Shadow) and Link‑16 datalink systems, ensuring RAF combat jets remained at the forefront of modern air warfare. ZA600’s blend of ceremonial livery and heavy-lifting test-bed duties made it a uniquely versatile icon in the Tornado fleet.
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 Tornado GR.4 ZA600, flown by No. 41 (Reserve) Test & Evaluation Squadron at RAF Coningsby in 2011, stood out as the RAF’s frontline flying lab before the Tornado's retirement. Unlike standard combat jets, ZA600 featured unique ‘EB‑G’ Battle of Britain heritage markings—a nod to the squadron’s WWI/WWII legacy—while also being adorned with the rare 95th-anniversary tail art to commemorate its centenary role. This aircraft wasn’t just symbolic; it led cutting-edge trials for new avionics, weapons (e.g. Brimstone, Storm Shadow) and Link‑16 datalink systems, ensuring RAF combat jets remained at the forefront of modern air warfare. ZA600’s blend of ceremonial livery and heavy-lifting test-bed duties made it a uniquely versatile icon in the Tornado fleet.
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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