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Douglas AD-3 Skyraider 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VMA-121 “Wolf Raiders”, USMC, Tail Code AK/21, Korean War Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2918
AUD $180.00
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Douglas AD-3 Skyraider 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VMA-121 “Wolf Raiders”, USMC – HA2918
Length | 21.3 cm | 8.4 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 8.8 cm | 3.5 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable crew figurines
- Optional ordnance
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA2918 1/72 Scale Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2918 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the AD-3 Skyraider ( AD: Attack/Dive Bomber), tail code AK/21. of VMA-121 “Wolf Raiders”, United States Marine Corps (USMC), Based at Pyongtaek, the Republic of Korea during the Korean War 1950- 1953.
VMA-121, USMC
Marine Attack Squadron 121 (VMA-121) “Green Knights” is a unit of the USMC activated on June 24, 1941, serving in the Pacific throughout WWII. During the Korean War, the squadron was known as the “Wolf Raiders” and flew the AD Skyraider with a logo depicting Al Capp’s “WolfGirl” from the comic strip Li’l Abner.
It is currently designated as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), operating the F-35B Lightning II. based at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, tail code is VK.
Douglas A-1H Skyraider
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider (formerly AD Skyraider) is an American carrier-capable, long-range, single-engine, single-seat monoplane attack and dive bomber. Designed during World War II, it first flew on March 18, 1945, entering service in December 1946 with VA-19A. It was later adapted for electronic countermeasures and airborne early warning missions. Skyraider entered service too late for WWII but served successfully during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Production ended in 1957 with 3,180 airframes built; they remained in US military service until the early 1970s.
It uses a single Wright R-3350-26WA Duplex-Cyclone 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine driving a four-bladed Aeroproducts constant-speed propeller. The armament consists of four wing-mounted cannons and fifteen external hard points to carry up to 3,600 kgs (8,000 lbs) of stores.
Douglas AD-3 Skyraider 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VMA-121 “Wolf Raiders”, USMC, Tail Code AK/21, Korean War Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2918
AUD $180.00
In stock