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A-1 Skyraider (VAC01)
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A-1 Skyraider (VAC01)
includes one A-1 Skyraider with optional weapon upgrades, two Rare earth magnets, one Aircraft dice, one Plastic extra-tall flight stand & one Decal sheet.
In the
early days of the US involvement in the Vietnam conflict, the Geneva
Convention forbid the US military to use jet aircraft in a military
role. Enter the Skyraider! The powerful aircraft served the Air Force
and Navy well for those first few months until the restriction was
lifted and the more powerful bombers were brought online. However, that
was not the end of the Spad’s career in Vietnam. It had a lot more still
to offer.
As the years wore on, the Skyraider became a
ubiquitous weapon in the US military’s arsenal. Its 15 hard points under
its wings could carry and deliver an assortment of torpedoes, mine
dispensers, minigun pods, white phosphorous bombs, high explosive
rockets, 500lb bombs, cluster bombs, and napalm. The aircraft’s own 20mm
cannon could unload a further 800 rounds.
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Tour Of Duty
The Vietnam War defined a generation, whether
it was through service in Vietnam or opposition to the war. The war in
Vietnam remains one the bloodiest wars since the Second World War.
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Each aircraft was an army
unto itself. Its slow speed was an asset because it allowed the aircraft
to deliver its weapons on target with excellent accuracy. Jet attack
planes were sometimes too fast to deliver accurate strikes, making the
Skyraider better suited for close air support.
Skyraider ground
attack missions included preparing landing zones for helicopters,
supporting friendly infantry, covering rescue operations, disrupting
known North Vietnamese supply lines, and whatever else asked of it. If a
pilot completed his mission and still had ordnance left, he would radio
the local friendly forces and get a target to spend the last of his
payload. Never did a Skyraider return to base or the aircraft carrier
with ordnance still remaining! They became a major and vital part of the
Vietnam War. |
Towards the late 1960s, the Skyraider was slowly
(and reluctantly, according to many Spad pilots) replaced by the new A4
Skyhawks and A6 Intruder jet attack aircraft. However, there were always
missions that the Skyraider could do best.
The aircraft soldiered on in
US service until the last one was removed from active duty in 1972.
However, a good number of Skyraiders were given to the South Vietnamese
air force, which made use of them until the conclusion of the war.
Designed by Evan Allen
Painted by Khairul Effendy
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The A-1 Skyraider in Tour Of Duty
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Aircraft |
Weapon
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To Hit
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Anti-tank
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Firepower
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Notes
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A-1H Skyraider
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Cannon
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3+
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8
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5+
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Flying tank.
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Bombs
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4+
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5
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1+ |
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with Rockets
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2+
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5
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4+
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Optional.
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with Napalm |
6
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Optional, Napalm.
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with M47 'Willie Pete' Bombs
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Optional, Willie Pete.
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with Cluster Bombs
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3+
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3
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5+
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Optional, Devastating Bombardment Template.
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The A-1 Skyraider Prowls The Skies
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Last Updated On Thursday, March 13, 2014 by Blake at Battlefront
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