Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1414
Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Diecast Model
RAN No.805 Sqn, HMAS Melbourne, June 1977 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas A-4E Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
The RAN received several A-4G Skyhawks and they were assigned to VF-805 "The Checkmates" and operational training school squadron the 724 Squadron at Nowra. VF-805 was the primary combat-squadron stationed on HMAS Melbourne for operational duty and shore-based at Nowra. The RAN received A-4G at Nowra on August 11, 1971. During the early 1970's aircraft N-13 155051 served time with the "Checkmates" aerobatic team. From April 1977 to October 1977 the aircraft was onboard HMAS Melbourne for "Spithead Deployment". During this time aircraft 870 took part in the Greenham Common Air Tatoo as part of a static display and in July was involved in exercise "Highwood" in the North Sea.
Designed to replace the antiquated, propeller-driven AD Skyraider, the A-4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22, 1954. Douglas exceeded the original design requirements by delivering a carrier-capable aircraft that was only half the Navy's weight specification and so compact that it did not need folding wings. The A-4 was the first to use "buddy" air-to-air refueling (an A-4 could refuel other aircraft of the same type), which was helpful when operating in remote locations where dedicated tankers were impractical. The A-4 served the US Navy until 2003 and remained the preferred warplane for the Marine Corps until the 1980s, even after the introduction of the A-7 Corsair II. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-4 Skyhawk is a sturdy model constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. This model has an opening canopy with pad-printed dials and gauges, control stick and pilot seat. Each release features a pair of 20mm cannons, a delicate refueling probe and a variety of wing-mounted weapons ordnance and fuel tanks. The series includes the early B and E variants as well as the F and M variants, which have a hump on the top of the fuselage to house upgraded avionics (also seen on retrofitted E variants).
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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