Description
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model
Douglas A-4K Skyhawk – NZ6207, No. 75 Squadron, RNZAF, New Zealand
1:72 Scale. Length: 6.75". Width: 4.5"
Limited production of approximately 500 models
On August 7, 1943, VMF-214 was formed with Greg “Pappy” Boyington and twenty seven men at Espiritu Santo in the Western Pacific. In 1957 the squadron was re-designated as VMA-214 “Black Sheep”. In 1962 VMA-214 began to fly the A-4 Skyhawk until 1989 when they received the AV-8B Harrier. VMA-214 was the first A-4 squadron to fly 30,000 accident free hours as well as six years accident free flying. The Douglas A-4M Skyhawk II Bu. 160030 went to AMARC in December 1990.
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was a carrier capable light-attack bomber designed for the US Navy and Marine Corp. First flown in June 1954, the A-4s combat career began with carrier-launched raids over North Vietnam in 1964. The Navy began removing A-4's from its front-line squadrons in 1967, with the last one retired in 1975. The Marine Corps retired the Skyhawk in June 1994.
Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of an A-4 Skyhawk features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with a removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines and antenna
Historically accurate printed graphics
Detachable weapons and/or external fuel tanks (drop tanks)
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with A-4 Skyhawk artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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