Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2) WTW72024-07
Vought A-7D Corsair II Diecast Model
USAF 354th TFW, 353rd TFS, #71-0354, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1972 | Limited Edition
800
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vought A-7D Corsair II | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
The 354th Tactical Fighter Wing began life as the 354th Fighter Group in 1942 flying P-39 Airacobras. In subsquent years, the wing operated a variety of different aircraft and in late 1970, it received the A-7D Corsair II. These aircraft were adorned with the "MB" tail-code, identifying their home-base as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In September 1972, the 353rd and 355th Tactical Fighter Squadrons deployed a total of 72 A-7Ds to Korat Royal Thai AFB, Thailand - the first combat deployment of the A-7D into Southeast Asia. The 354th TFW flew combat operations in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia until mid-1973 and, in fact, the last shot fired in anger by United States military forces in Southeast Asia was fired by an A-7D of the 353rd TFS on August 15, 1973.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Witty's 1:72 scale A-7 Corsair II model does great justice to this iconic aircraft. No detail has been overlooked, from the tinted bulletproof windscreen to the complete set of removable wing- and fuselage-mounted ordnance. This model has an opening hinged canopy with detailed pilot figure, two nose-mounted pitot tubes and arrestor hook detail. Details of the gear actuator and hydraulic lines are visible in the wheel wells. Its most unique feature is its steerable nose wheel, a finishing touch that is uncommon in any scale.
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The Witty "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.
Witty "Wings" (Series 2) 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.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
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