Description: Bachmann Mini Planes 8366 66 A-1 Skyraider ENHANCED ‘In-Flight’ w/Folding Wings ‘N’ 1:160 ScaleCONDITION: Very Good, Clean, Solid, Plastic, ENHANCEDA Jax Mancave Trophy MARKED “8366 Skyraider Bachmann Hong Kong” FEATURING: Folding Wings, Retractable Landing Gear, Clear CockpitENHANCED-UNIQUE: ‘In-Flight’ Propeller added, re-touched paint, 2/bombs replacedModel Length 2 7/8”=39’=1:160 Wing Span 50’ Compatible with an ‘N’ Gauge Railroad display.Designed by Douglas, 3180 were built 1945-1957. In US service through 1973. KOREA: Backbone of US Navy/Marines Ground-Attack aircraft. Made the only aerial torpedo attack of the war hitting the Hwacheon Dam. During the war, 128 were lost, 101 in combat, 27 from operational loss.VIETNAM: Participated in the 5Aug64 response to the ‘Tonkin Gulf Incident’ striking the fuel depots at Vinh - loss of 1. First ‘gun kill’ aerial victory of the war 20Jun65 vs a Mig17. One other Mig17 9Oct66. 65 were lost by the Navy, and 201 by USAF during the war from all causes. After Nov. 1972, all remaining in S.E. Asia transferred to the S. Vietnamese.ARMAMENT: 4/20mm AN/M3 cannons, Bomb Load 8000 lbs Bachmann Mini Planes: Manufactured during the 1970s are Antique, Vintage Collector’s pieces featuring Retractable Landing Gear. ‘Water Slide’ Decals deteriorate with age. See photos for specifics.Stand not included. To visit Jax Mancave Museum of Miniatures (with Historical notes) click on SELLER - “See other items”.
Price: 28.5 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-03-08T15:15:43.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modification Description: 'In Flight' Propeller added, 2 bombs replaced
Vehicle Type: Ground Attack Aircraft
Vehicle Make: Douglas
Color: Silver
Material: Plastic
Scale: 1:160 1:144
Year of Manufacture: 1970s
Modified Item: Yes
Brand: Bachmann
Aircraft Family: A-1
Model: A-1
Theme: Vietnam
Vehicle Year: 1945
Features: Folding Wings
Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
