Douglas A-4KU Skyhawk Kuwait Air Force Op. Desert Storm Hobby Master 1/72 HA1417

Description: For sale is a brand new, unopened, very rare diecast metal finished model Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1417 Douglas A-4KU Skyhawk Free Kuwait Air Force, Dharhran AB, Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm, 1991 In 1976 Kuwait purchased 30 A-4KU and 6 TA-4KU aircraft and operated them until 1997. The Skyhawks entered service with Nos. 9 and 25 Squadrons. When Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait some of the A-4KUs were able to get airborne and actually attacked the advancing forces but weren’t able to halt the aggression. Once the Kuwait airfields were taken over the A-4KUs were flown to Saudi Arabia where the crews and equipment were integrated into the Royal Saudi Air Force operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During the time they Kuwait aircraft were in Saudi Arabia they became known as the Free Kuwait Air Force and carried out 1,361 sorties with a loss of only 1 aircraft. After Desert Storm the A-4KUs were eventually replaced by F/A-18C/D Hornets. After Desert Storm 20 A-4KU and 3 TA-4KUs were sold to the Brazilian Navy for use on their aircraft carrier Minas Gerais. One of the A-4KUs was aircraft 809 had BuNo.160188 c/n 14556 and it went to the Brazilian Navy as AF-1 serial N-1005. The model had been kept always in the BOX. It is completely unopened and NEVER displayed (not even for photographs). The BOX and model are shown at the pictures. BID WITH CONFIDENCE (see my other feedback from similar models). Comes from smoke/pet free environment. I will be happy to provide more Information if needed. Shipping is signed and tracked, and Packaging will be of the best quality. Thank you !!!! **Please check my other wonderful diecast models. You may find some of the most rare items.

Price: 289 USD

Location: ATHENS, default

End Time: 2025-01-12T22:47:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.5 USD