Douglas A-1H Skyraider VA-176 “Thunderballs”, USS Intrepid 1966, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts. Display stand included Interchangeable landing gear Measures approximately: 6.5” L x 8.25” Wingspan Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. 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 1964 Douglas A-1H Skyraider Bu. 135326 was delivered to VA-52 as NF-304 and in early1966 it was