Guillow's Cessna Bird Dog Balsa Wood Model Airplane Kit, Vietnam, Korea
Guillow's Cessna Bird Dog Balsa Wood Model Airplane Kit. Made in the USA
Wing Span: 18"
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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