Product Detail

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 parts that could cause a choking hazard please keep away from children 3 years of age and younger