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

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: France

Model Dim.: 24,3 cm

AD-4 SKYRAIDER

The Douglas Skyraider was manufactured just after War World II. Despite its old-fashioned piston engine, in a day and age when jets had been spreading, the Skyraider had an extraordinary long job. It made its first trip in 1945 also it ended up being resigned from service just in 1975. It offers participated to several disputes, showing its value in Korea as well as in Vietnam. Characterised by low speed manoeuvrability, it had been capable transport impressive war cargos of over 3,500Kg. Ideal for ground attack missions, it had been supplied with robust armour to minimise fire damages through the enemy. France used over 100 Skyraiders, a lot of which participated to your Algerian war, changing the old T-6 Texan as insurgency aircraft and close help. Prior to going definitely from solution, several Skyraiders were sold to Air Forces regarding the previous French Colonies, such as Chad and Gabon.