Guillow's Cessna Bird Dog Balsa Wood Model Airplane Kit, Vietnam, Korea

Scale:  1/24

For Ages 14 And Up

Easy-to-Build Vietnam era flying kit includes:

• Razor-sharp die-cut balsa parts 
• Cleaning formed plastic nose cowl
• Rubber band motor
• Plastic wheels
• Ample covering tissue
• Molded plastic propeller
• Wire landed gear
• Large decal sheet of insignia
• Scale plans and illustrated collections
• Clear plastic windshield

Originally designated the L-19, The Bird Dog went into production in June, 1956 and was used during the Korean campaign as a liaison airplane by Army Field Forces to spot the enemy's troop concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and evacuate wounded. It returned to production in 1962 and designated the 0-1E, the Bird Dog gained fame anew as a “FAC” airplane (forward air controller) in South Vietnam war where it was very effective in spotting and directing fire against the enemy Vietcong forces.

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