Cessna O1E Bird Dog Balsa Model GUI902

This is the Bird-Dog from Guillows. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. 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 enemies troop concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and evacuate wounded. Once it returned to production in 1962 and became 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: Accurate scale plan Precision-cut balsa wood parts Cleanly formed plastic nose cowl Rubber motor band Ample covering tissue Molded plastic prop and wire landing gear INCLUDES: Bird-Dog REQUIRES: Assembly Cement or white glue Dope for tissue covering SPECS: Scale: approx. 1/24 Wingspan: 18" (457.1mm) COMMENTS: Due to small part

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