Douglas A-1H (AD-6) Skyraider Attack Aircraft "1st Fighter Squadron" (1963) South Vietnam Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Ma
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Douglas A-1H (AD-6) Skyraider Attack Aircraft "1st Fighter Squadron" (1963) South Vietnam Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Detachable ordnance loads. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 6.5 Wingspan- 8.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:In 1963 the A-1H (AD-6) Skyraider operated by the 1st Fighter Squadron (1st FS) of the Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) played a significant role in the early stages of the Vietnam War. The Skyraider renowned for its versatility and ruggedness proved invaluable in providing close air support to ground troops conducting interdiction missions and performing search and rescue operations throughout the conflict.The A-1H Skyraider with its impressive payload capacity and endurance was utilized extensively in combat operations against Viet Cong insurgents and North Vietnamese forces. Equipped with an array of weapons including bombs rockets and machine guns the Skyraider could deliver devastating firepower against enemy targets with precision and accuracy earning the respect of its pilots and ground personnel alike.Throughout its service with the 1st FS the A-1H Skyraider demonstrated its capability to operate in harsh conditions and deliver effective support to ground forces engaged in combat. Its reliability and adaptability made it a vi