Item Description - 1:72 Hobby Master HH1013 UH-1 Iroquois RAAF A2-1022, RAAF, Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, 1966

US Army trials of the Bell 204 helicopter in 1955 lead to the development of the HU-1. 
Because of the initial designation the nickname Huey came about. It was soon realized 
that the HU-1 didn’t have the lifting power for heavy loads or room for enough troops so it 
was given a larger cabin, larger engine, a modified main rotor along with a few other 
improvements and re-designated the UH-1B. Later versions of the UH-1B received an 
even more powerful engine. There were 1,010 “B” variants delivered to the US Army.

The Battle of Long Tan took place in the late afternoon of 18 August 1966 in a rubber 
plantation near the village of Long Tan, South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The 
battle was fought by 108 ANZACS against a Viet Cong (North Vietnamese) force 
estimated between 1,500 and 2,500. Two RAAF Iroquois helicopters, A2-1020 and A2-
1022 from 9 Sqn RAAF visiting Nui Dat at the time and were tasked to deliver ammunition 
to the battle area. A2-1020 is on display at the RAAF Museum Point Cook, near 
Melbourne.

This model was bought new and features superb paintwork and detailing.  The box has never been opened and the model has not been displayed.  This model is an awesome, quality diecast with superb detail from renowned manufacturer Hobbymaster.  With diecast prices increasing recently, supplies of earlier models are rapidly disappearing as people fill their collections with these quality items, so don't miss out on this great chance to pick up this awesome model.

Condition notes:  Model and box in "New" condition.

Note:  The photos are stock manufacturer photos. 

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