Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2901
Douglas A-1H Skyraider Diecast Model
USN VA-176 Thunderbolts, "MiG Killer", William "Tom" Patton, USS Intrepid, Vietnam, October 9th 1966| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas A-1H Skyraider | | 6.5" | | 8.25" |
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On 9 October 1966 LTJG William T. Patton of Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176), engaged a MiG-17 with his four 20mm cannons, striking the aircraft in the tail end. Patton followed the MiG through a cloud and upon exiting the cloud observed the MiG pilot descending in his parachute. The Douglas A-1 (formerly AD) Skyraider was an American single-seat attack bomber of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. A propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age, the Skyraider had a remarkably long and successful career well into the space age, and inspired a straight-winged, slow-flying, jet-powered successor which is still in front line service today, the A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog).
Designed by Douglas' chief engineer, Ed Heinemann, the A1 was first flown on March 18th, 1945.© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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