Corgi Flying Mule Collection US37401
Douglas A-4M Skyhawk Diecast Model
USMC VMA-214 Black Sheep, MCAS Yuma, AZ, 1984 | Limited Edition
1500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas A-4M Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
Descended from the famed "Black Sheep" Squadron of WWII, VMA-214 flew A-4 Skyhawks for 27 years. Its first A-4Bs were accepted in January 1962, and the unit duly retired its final A-4Ms in May 1989. This particular jet was delivered to VMA-214 at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California, in the late 1970s. Initially flown in the traditional gull grey over white scheme, the aircraft was toned down through the application of tactical paint scheme greys in the early 1980s. Finally retired from service in 1992 after several years of use by the Marine Corps Reserve following VMA-214s switch to V-8B Harrier IIs, BuNo 160027 was scrapped t Naval Air Depot Cherry Point, South.
Designed to replace the antiquated, propeller-driven AD Skyraider, the A-4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22, 1954. Douglas exceeded the original design requirements by delivering a carrier-capable aircraft that was only half the Navy's weight specification and so compact that it did not need folding wings. The A-4 was the first to use "buddy" air-to-air refueling (an A-4 could refuel other aircraft of the same type), which was helpful when operating in remote locations where dedicated tankers were impractical. The A-4 served the US Navy until 2003 and remained the preferred warplane for the Marine Corps until the 1980s, even after the introduction of the A-7 Corsair II. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Skyhawk series includes the early "E" variant as well as the "F" and "M" variants, which feature a hump on top the fuselage spine to house the upgraded avionics package. The models in this series are surprisingly heavy, constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic. Each release features a pair of 20mm cannons, a delicate refueling probe and a variety of wing-mounted weapons ordnance and fuel tanks. This sturdy little model includes a pilot figure and easily configurable landing gear for ground or in-flight display.
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The Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Models in this range are produced in limited quantities with individually numbered certificates as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series. They are highly collectible and have become very desirable among Corgi Aviation Archive collectors.
Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Commissioned box artwork.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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