General Background
The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as the "Viper"; and will remain in USAF service until 2025.
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The Aircraft
F-16C 86-0246 was completed in 1987 assigned the 23 TFS and then the 149th TFS. In 2007 the F-16 became the property of the 457th “Spads” TFS unit at NAS Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The 457th formed in 1944 so to honor the unit’s 75th Anniversary in 2019 they painted 86-0246 in a Lone Star State scheme with representations of the various aircraft the unit has flown over the 75 years. Due to unforeseen problems it wasn’t available until November 2020.
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Specifications
Order dispatch time is typically 1-2 business days, with delivery via Australia Post.
Standard Australia Post Shipping time varies by location; please see the expected timeframe to receive your product below:
Metro: 3-7 business days
Regional: 4-7 business days
Returns / Change of Mind Policy:
As a Hobbyco customer, you are entitled to a 14 day return period from the time that the goods you ordered have been received through courier service tracking.Note: The return delivery time is not included as part of this 14 day return period and original shipping charges will not be refunded.
If for any reason you have a change of mind with your purchase or the goods you purchased are faulty or damaged during transit, you are entitled to a refund as long as the following conditions are met:
For damaged goods or goods sent in error, proof must be provided (such as images of faulty parts, damaged parts and damaged packing box). Upon receipt and of the proof provided and once confirmed by Hobbyco, we will pay for return postage.For any change of mind, goods must be returned in their original condition (including the product packaging) with postage paid.For Change of Mind returns, a refund will be credited to your account on receipt of the goods in good (fit for re-sell) condition, so attention to return packaging is important!This refund policy does not apply to goods that have the following:-The goods have been used, dropped or broken after opening.- Any attempt to alter the goods or the same goods have been purchased from an external seller.
All postage and insurance costs are to be paid by the buyer except in circumstances whereby goods are damaged or goods sent in error. We recommend that you return the product via Registered Post and that you pre-pay all necessary postage. You assume any risk of loss, theft or damaged goods during transit. We, therefore, advise you take opt for shipment registration & insurance with your postal carrier. Hobbyco will not be responsible for parcels lost or damaged in transit if you choose not to insure. Be certain to return the correct goods, otherwise, if the goods received were not as discussed, Hobbyco will not cover any postage costs to send the goods back.
The sooner we are notified of a change of mind or problem with the received goods, the sooner we can resolve the issue and advise return details.
Warranty Policy: Per the Australian Consumer Law, all goods sold come with a Consumer Guarantee.
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 2-14 business days