Gemini Aces Douglas A-1H Skyraider Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam 1:72 EXTREMELY RARE For Sale

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The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is an American single seat attack aircraft in service from 1946 to the early 1980's. It was in service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. The Skyraider had an unusually long career, remaining in frontline service well into the jet age. It saw service with the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the British Royal Navy, the French Air Force and the Republic of Vietnam Air Force. The Skyraider had its first flight on 18 March 1945 and was introduced into service in 1946. There a total of 3,180 models manufactured between 1945 to 1957.
This Douglas A-1H Skyraider was a United States Air Force model and was with 6th Special Operations Squadron (SOW), with the 633rd Special Operations Wing (SOW), and based at Da Nang Air Base, Da Nang, Vietnam. The wing saw special operations missions such as:

• Close air support
• Air cover for transports
• Search and rescue support
• Forward air control
• Day/night interdiction missions

This highly detailed diecast reproduction of the Douglas A-1H Skyraider includes:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels
• Detailed cockpit interior
• Pilot figure
• Detailed landing gear with rolling tires
• In flight gear doors
• Rotating propeller
• Under wing fuel tanks
• Under fuselage fuel tank
• Under wing armament
• Opening canopy
• Display stand

All sales are final. Shipping to the USA only. This is the only one available. The model is new but the box has wear from long term storage.
NOTE: This highly detailed model will make an excellent addition to any Vietnam era aircraft collector, any Douglas Skyraider collector or any aviation enthusiast's collection.
NOTE: The ground personnel and equipment in the photographs are for show only and are NOT included in the sale.
NOTE: The last three photographs in the series of beautifully restored airworthy Skyraiders.