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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HD0001 A-4M Skyhawk Diecast Model Douglas Aircraft, "The Last Skyhawk", February 27th 1979, Air Base Diorama w/3 Figures 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Douglas A-4M Skyhawk     6.75"     4.75" The A-4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful attack aircrafts ever built. This smallest jet aircraft ever deployed on a carrier was the product of Douglas 's Chief Engineer Ed Heinnemann in the 1952. This was the time when a more lightweight aircraft was in demand to fit into those post-war vintage carriers. The Skyhawk was extensively used during the Cold War period and the Vietnam War by the Navy and the Marines. Because of its small size and powerful performance, the A-4 was also known as the “Heinnemann's Hot Rod”. A total of 2, 960 of Skyhawk were built and many of them were exported to 8 nations besides USA . The A-4M was the Marines variant of the Skyhawk. It was basically designed as a transitional aircraft until the next generation's attack aircraft was available to meet the needs of the Marines. The first A-4M prototype flew on April 10, 1970 . This aircraft represented the A -4M BuNo.160264 which was known as the "Easter Egg" to those who saw it at MCAS Cherry Point with VMA-331. The flags along each side of the fuselage signify the countries that were using the A-4 at that time including Argentina , Australia , Israel , United States , Kuwait , New Zealand , and Singapore . Brazil was also one of the countries that have used the aircraft. The final Skyhawk was delivered on Feb 27, 1979 and it gave way to the AV-8B in the early 1990's. Diorama Set Includes: Two die-cast service wagons Fire extinguisher on a dolly Two pilots - one standing, one sitting One ground crew figure Ladder Wheel blocks (12 pcs) Hard ABS board (not paper) Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series 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. [See more Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products] Douglas A-4M Skyhawk Designed by Ed Heinemann as a private venture to pitch to the US Navy, the A4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22nd, 1954. [See more Douglas A-4M Skyhawk products]