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*USA A-1H Skyraider 1st SOS 56th SOW Nakhon Phanom 1968 Hobby Master HA2915 scale 1:72
USA A-1H Skyraider 1st SOS 56th SOW Nakhon Phanom 1968 Hobby Master HA2915 scale 1:72
Hobby master Air Power Series
Hobby master Air Power Series
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USA A-1H Skyraider 1st SOS 56th SOW Nakhon Phanom 1968 Hobby Master HA2915 scale 1:72
Hobby master Air Power Series
Item No: HA2914
Scale 1:72
1:72 Scale
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
The A-1 Skyraider originated as a carrier-based torpedo and dive bomber. Deliveries as the AD-1 to the Navy began in November 1946 and in 1962 was renamed A-1. It was the first single-seat torpedo/dive bomber to serve with the Navy. The primary mission of the A-1 was close air support for ground troops because of its heavy ordnance load and accuracy. The aircraft had great success in Korea and Vietnam. There were 3,180 Skyraiders built in seven major models and 28 different versions. There were 266 A-1s lost in Vietnam.Some nicknames - Able Dog, Spad, Sandy, Hobo, Firefly, Zorro and "Crazy Water Buffalo," a VNAF nickname.
Originally called the 1st Air Commando Squadron they served two tours during the Vietnam War, July 8, 1963 until November 7, 1972 with the second tour taking place from December 15, 1972 until January 28, 1973. In August 1968 they were re-designated the 1st SOS. During their tours the 1st SOS flew 4 types of aircraft with the Douglas A-1H Skyraider being the final. Based at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB their primary mission was interdiction flights over the Ho Chi Minh Trail and supporting pilot rescues as well as training South Vietnam pilots counter-insurgency operations.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA2915
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraVietnam
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AircraftA-1H (Skyraider)
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleBomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.