Originally designated the L-19, The Bird Dog went into production in June, 1956 and was used during the Korean campaign as a liaison airplane by Army Field Forces to spot the enemy’s troop concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and evacuate wounded. It returned to production in 1962 and designated the 0-1E, the Bird Dog gained fame anew as a “FAC” airplane (forward air controller) in South Vietnam war where it was very effective in spotting and directing fire against the enemy Vietcong forces.
Features:
- Scale: 1/24- Decal sheet
- Easy to build flying kit
- Suitable for ages 14+
- Rubber powered
- Fun to buid and fly
- Wingspan 18 inches
Items Sold Separately to complete your project
- Hobby Knife- Balsa Cement C23 Extra Fast Drying
- Du-Bro No. 252 T-Pins
- Model Aircraft Dope
- Model Aircraft Dope Thinners
Not a toy. This is a scale model kit designed for hobbyists 14 and older.
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Guillows Bird Dog Balsa Plane Kit
