A1 Skyraider

Capable of carrying a tremendous amount of ordanance on forteen wing mounted hardpoints, while maintaining excellent low speed manueverability. It could loiter on target for much longer periods than faster aircraft and deliver its substantial load with greater precision.

• Detailed moulded fuselage complete with panel detail
• Clear moulded canopy
• Accurate shape and colour scheme with applied and sealed decals
• Spray finish using special formula film covering, very realistic!
• Supplied fixed u/c with optional retracts
• Ideal for 26cc petrol or 1.20 glow
• Specially designed wing geometry for excellent low speed, almost unstalable handling.
• Custom formulated film with anti tear properties used on the flying surfaces helps keep wrinkling to a minimum.
• The most accurate scale ARTF's available in this price range.

The A1's design characteristics resulted in it seeing substantial combat in Korea, and later in Vietnam, where it proved extremely beneficial. Although the USN and USMC were beginning to phase out the Skyraider in favour of the A-6 Intruder, it continued to see substantial service, with many being transferred to the USAF where they were used in a close support role, particularly with the Air Rescue and Recovery Service where they protected downed pilots until HH-3 Jolly Green Giants were able to extract them to safety. It also saved the lives of hundreds of servicemen who were facing imminent harm, thanks to its ability to deliver ordanance in close proximity to ground forces. At least two USAF pilots recieved the Congressional Medal of Honour for actions they undertook while flying the Skyraider.

About this Model's Paint Scheme... This model is in the livery of VA 176, the thunderbolts, who while operating A-1H Skyraiders from the carrier USS Interpid over vietnam in a RESCAP mission, engaged a flight of 4 Mig-17 jets, and scored one confirmed kill, one probable kill and damaged a third, forcing the Migs to retreat from the area. Part of the reason for the success was that the engagement occurred at very low level, in an area covered by high hills. This allowed the skyraiders to use their low speed maneuverability to their advantage.