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

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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. Manufacturers 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 until 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 Pattons A-1H Skyraider "Papoose 409" and two others destroyed or damaged by his squadron mates.