‘The Mig’ (F5-E Tiger II)

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Description

The “Mig-28s” that flew at the start and again at the end of the first Top Gun movie were actually Northrop F-5E Tigers flown by the U.S. Navy’s Aggressor Squadrons. These fictitious hostiles were finally defeated by the triumphant Top Gun aces at the end of the film, albeit after one loss during the dogfight.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

5

Rarity of early version

Scarce

First Issued

1987

Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition

502

Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition

502

Artist on Box Type 9

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