Century Wings Vought A7D Corsair II USAF TFW, 353rd TFS, Korat RTAFB 1:72 Scale

Description: This listing is for a new Century Wings Vought A-7D Corsair II USAF 354th TFW, 353rd TFS, #71-0354, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1972 Die-cast Model. This model was released in 2009 with only 1,500 pieces distributed world wide. The outer box has some scuff marks , small dent at the corners and small tears at the opening flaps (see the last 2 pictures). Model in the photos belongs to my collection. Scale: 1/72 Length: 7.75" Width: 6.5" (wingspan) The 354th Tactical Fighter Wing began life as the 354th Fighter Group in 1942 flying P-39 Airacobras. In subsquent years, the wing operated a variety of different aircraft and in late 1970, it received the A-7D Corsair II. These aircraft were adorned with the "MB" tail-code, identifying their home-base as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In September 1972, the 353rd and 355th Tactical Fighter Squadrons deployed a total of 72 A-7Ds to Korat Royal Thai AFB, Thailand - the first combat deployment of the A-7D into Southeast Asia. The 354th TFW flew combat operations in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia until mid-1973 and, in fact, the last shot fired in anger by United States military forces in Southeast Asia was fired by an A-7D of the 353rd TFS on August 15, 1973. Vought A-7E Corsair IIDesigned as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. Century Wings 1:72 die-cast airplanes feature: Die-cast metal construction with some plastic componentsRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface detailsPad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decalsOpening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiorsSelected moveable control surfacesInterchangeable extended/retracted landing gearPresentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"Detailed removable pilot and crew figuresAuthentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placardsAccurately detailed underside with concealed screw headsMany limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity

Price: 429.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-10T06:03:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.95 USD