Douglas A-1 Skyraider Aircraft "Papoose Flight" United States Navy 1/110 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

Brand new 1/110 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas A 1 Skyraider Aircraft "Papoose Flight" United States Navy die cast model by Postage Stamp. Detailed exterior. True to scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L 4.25 Wingspan 5.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS The Douglas A 1 Skyraider is a piston powered propeller driven military attack aircraft that was operated by the United States Navy the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force untill the early 1970s. The A 1 Skyraider had excellent low speed maneuverability and carried a large amount of ordnance with long loiter capabilities that made it competitive against jet powered airplanes. Lt. J.G. W. Thomas Patton was part of four VA 176 Skyraiders that launched off from USS Intrepid flying as "Papoose Flight". On October 9 1966 as part of a search and rescue mission they encountered four North Vietnamese MiG 17 jet fighters. Using low speed maneuverability and their four 20mm cannon effectively they were credited with one MiG 17 destroyed by Patton's A 1H Skyraider "Papoose 409" and two others destroyed or damaged by his squadron mates.

Brand new 1/110 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas A 1 Skyraider Aircraft "Papoose Flight" United States Navy die cast model by Postage Stamp.

Detailed exterior.

True to scale detail.

Comes with a display stand.

This model does not have any openings.

Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.

Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.

Dimensions approximately L 4.25 Wingspan 5.25 inches.

Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.

It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.

HISTORY ASPECTS The Douglas A 1 Skyraider is a piston powered propeller driven military attack aircraft that was operated by the United States Navy the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force untill the early 1970s. The A 1 Skyraider had excellent low speed maneuverability and carried a large amount of ordnance with long loiter capabilities that made it competitive against jet powered airplanes.

Lt. J.G. W. Thomas Patton was part of four VA 176 Skyraiders that launched off from USS Intrepid flying as "Papoose Flight". On October 9 1966 as part of a search and rescue mission they encountered four North Vietnamese MiG 17 jet fighters. Using low speed maneuverability and their four 20mm cannon effectively they were credited with one MiG 17 destroyed by Patton's A 1H Skyraider "Papoose 409" and two others destroyed or damaged by his squadron mates.

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