Italeri 2697 - 1/48 Ad-4 Skyraider  [IT-2697S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: France

Model Dim.: 24,3 cm

AD-4 SKYRAIDER

The Douglas Skyraider was in fact manufactured after War World II. Despite its conventional piston motor, in a day and time whenever jets were distributing, the Skyraider had a fantastic long profession. It made its 1st journey in 1945 consequently finished up being resigned from solution just in 1975. It's participated to a lot of disputes, demonstrating its value in Korea plus in Vietnam. Characterised by low rate manoeuvrability, it had been capable transport impressive war cargos of over 3,500Kg. Perfect for ground attack missions, it absolutely was supplied with robust armour to minimise fire damages through enemy. France utilized above 100 Skyraiders, many which participated toward Algerian war, changing the old T-6 Texan as insurgency aircraft and close assistance. Prior to going certainly far from service, some Skyraiders had been wanted to Air Forces associated with the former French Colonies, particularly Chad and Gabon.