This is old and inaccurate Esci 1/48
scale Douglas A1H- Skyraider, the engine cowling is too narrow
comparatively to Tamiya and Monogram models. The kit was built OOB
and paint with old Humbrol series Authentic Colours USAF Vietnam
HU -7 Green, HU-8 Green, HU-9 Tan for upper surfaces and HU-10 Grey
to underside.
This model represents a Douglas A1H
Skyraider of 56th SOW, 602nd SOS based at Nakhon Phanon AB in Thailand
flying escort missions for HH3-E Jolly Green Giant rescue
helicopters, early 1970.
SOW is for special operation wing,
SOS for special operation squadron.
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