Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2909
Douglas A-1H Skyraider Diecast Model
USN VA-65 Fighting Tigers, AE405, USS Enterprise, Operation Sea Orbit, 1964 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas A-1H Skyraider | | 6.5" | | 8.25" |
USS Enterprise was formerly CVA(N)-65 and on July 31, 1964 it and two other US Navy nuclear powered ships began a 30,565 mile voyage around the world in 65 days. This was Operation “Sea Orbit” and would show they could accomplish this mission without any refueling or replenishment enabling them to deploy to any area in the world without logistic support. VA-65 "The World Famous Fighting Tigers" and A-1H BuNo 135251 were onboard the USS Enterprise during this cruise. On July 10, 1968 # 135251 was with the 602 ACS, 56th ACW and was hit by small arms fire over Laos. Major H.R. Jennings ejected and was later recovered by helicopter.
Designed by Douglas' chief engineer Ed Heinemann, the A1 was first flown on March 18th, 1945. Used in Vietnam for close air support and for providing cover for combat rescue missions, the Skyraider was valued for its ability to devastate enemy ground targets. It had four 20-mm guns installed in the wings, and could be equipped with additional combinations of bombs, mines, gun pods and rockets. The Skyraider was large for a single-engine, single-seat low monoplane-its bigger-than-average fuselage had plenty of space for modification and could be used for carrying passengers, medical provisions or heavy cargo. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-1 Skyraider is made with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, which yield a near solid and seamlessly-constructed model with a heavy feel. The fuselage features a canopy that slides open to reveal flight controls and an instrument panel with pad-printed dials. Other fine details include a tail hook below an all-metal empennage, individual exhaust stacks emerging from the rear of the engine cowling and a variety of removable ordnance and external fuel tanks (depending on the release). The main landing gear and gear doors are constructed as a subassembly for easy installation. The leading edge features correctly-shaped machine gun barrels and hand-painted navigation lights.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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