| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2907 A-1H Skyradier VA-25, USS Midway Oct 1965 "Paper Tiger II" |
1/72 scale pre-finished.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
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The A-1 Skyraider originated as a carrier-based torpedo and dive bomber. Deliveries as
the AD-1 to the Navy began in November 1946 and in 1962 was renamed A-1. It was
the first single-seat torpedo/dive bomber to serve with the Navy. The primary mission of
the A-1 was close air support for ground troops because of its heavy ordnance load and
accuracy. The aircraft had great success in Korea and Vietnam. There were 3,180
Skyraiders built in seven major models and 28 different versions. There were 266 A-1s
lost in Vietnam.
Some nicknames - Able Dog, Spad, Sandy, Hobo, Firefly, Zorro and "Crazy Water
Buffalo," a VNAF nickname.
In October 1965 to commemorate dropping the six millionth pound of ordnance in
Vietnam Navy CDR Clarence Stoddard of VA-25 flying an A-1H “Paper Tiger II” carried
a special weapon, a damaged toilet. It was placed in a makeshift rack under the right
wing and code named Sani-Flush. Stoddard began a dive and released the load. The
wind caught it and it just missed a second aircraft. This made for a lot of jokes about
using germ warfare. In September 1966 flying 572 CDR C. W. Stoddard was shot down
and killed by a SAM.
the AD-1 to the Navy began in November 1946 and in 1962 was renamed A-1. It was
the first single-seat torpedo/dive bomber to serve with the Navy. The primary mission of
the A-1 was close air support for ground troops because of its heavy ordnance load and
accuracy. The aircraft had great success in Korea and Vietnam. There were 3,180
Skyraiders built in seven major models and 28 different versions. There were 266 A-1s
lost in Vietnam.
Some nicknames - Able Dog, Spad, Sandy, Hobo, Firefly, Zorro and "Crazy Water
Buffalo," a VNAF nickname.
In October 1965 to commemorate dropping the six millionth pound of ordnance in
Vietnam Navy CDR Clarence Stoddard of VA-25 flying an A-1H “Paper Tiger II” carried
a special weapon, a damaged toilet. It was placed in a makeshift rack under the right
wing and code named Sani-Flush. Stoddard began a dive and released the load. The
wind caught it and it just missed a second aircraft. This made for a lot of jokes about
using germ warfare. In September 1966 flying 572 CDR C. W. Stoddard was shot down
and killed by a SAM.
| Specification of Douglas AD-6 Skyraider re-designated the A-1H in 1962 Performance Engine – (1) 2,500 hp Wright R-3350-26WA Duplex Cyclone 18-cylinder air-cooled radial, rated at 2,600 hp for takeoff and 2,100 hp at 14,000 feet. Maximum Speed 342 mph at 15,400 ft 319 mph at sea level Cruising Speed - 180 mph Combat Ceiling - 29,400 ft Combat Radius - 275 miles with 2,000 lbs of bombs Maximum Ferry Range – 3,240 miles Weights Empty - 12,070 lbs Normal Loaded - 18,400 lbs Maximum - 24,000 lbs Dimensions Length - 39 ft 3 in Height - 15 ft 8 in Wingspan - 50 ft 1/4 in Wing Area - 400.33 sq ft Armament (4) 20-mm cannon in the wing (6) Racks underneath each outer wing (1) Pylon under each inner wing (1) Pylon underneath the fuselage centerline |
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MODEL COMES COMPLETE WITH THE TOILET BOMB