Description
THIS PRODUCT IS IN-STOCK. OUT OF PRODUCTION, SOLD OUT AT THE WHOLESALE LEVEL, VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND AND ONLY ONE LEFT!!! PLEASE NOTE:
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| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered), North American SNJ-5 Texan, U.S. Navy NAS Guantanamo, Cuba, 1956, #HA1501. | • Type of Model: Pre-Assembled Diecast Model
• Year of Release: 2007
• Scale: 1:72 Scale
• Product Attributes: Authentic Detailing, Pre-Painted and Markings Pre-Applied, Fully Assembled, Die-Cast Model, True to Scale (1:72) and Movable Propeller and Wheels, Display Stand Included.
• Type of Display Base: Black Plastic Base with Black Plastic Stand.
• Display Options: The diecast airplane model can be displayed in either the "In Flight" position with landing gear up or in a "Landing" position with landing gear down.
Brand new, unopened, mint in box condition; PLEASE NOTE that all product packaging and boxes will have some shelf ware and may have minor imperfections like creases, folds, indentions or small tears in the boxes. |
| About the North American AT-6, SNJ, Harvard Trainer:
The T-6 Texan was a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft designed by North American Aviation, used to train fighter pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II. The T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The USAAC called it the "AT-6", the US Navy, the "SNJ", and the Commonwealth air forces, the Harvard. It remains a popular warbird aircraft.
The T-6 Texan formed the basis for the Australian Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Wirraway, of which 755 were built between 1939 and 1946. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built.
During the Korean War and to a lesser extent, the Vietnam War, T-6's were pressed into service as forward air control aircraft. These aircraft were designated T-6 "Mosquito"s. The RAF used the Harvard in Kenya against the Mau Mau in the 1950s where they operated with 20 lb bombs and machine guns against the gangs. Some operations took place at altitudes around 20,000 ft asl. Many small countries used the T-6 in a light attack or counter insurgency role until the 1970s.
Since the Second World War, the T-6 has been a regular participant at air shows, and was used in many movies. For example, in Tora! Tora! Tora! and The Final Countdown, converted single-seat T-6s painted in Japanese markings represent Mitsubishi Zeroes. The New Zealand Warbirds "Roaring 40s" aerobatic team use ex-Royal New Zealand Air Force Harvards.
About This Unit:
The SNJ-5’s stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba were painted in very colorful schemes which makes them very easy to distinguish from other planes. The fuselage was a dark ghost grey, wings fin and tail plane were yellow and the rudder and nose ring were red. A black anti-glare panel finished this unique paint scheme. These planes were used as liaison/trainers, meaning multi-purpose. Jobs included artillery spotting, reconnaissance, transporting personnel, air ambulance and light cargo delivery. It wasn’t until the late 1950’s that the U.S. stopped using these planes. |
| Hobby Master 1:72 scale diecast airplane models are a great compliment to Matchbox Collectibles, Corgi Aviation Archive/History Channel, Witty Wings, Easy Model, Gaincorp, Forces of Valor or IXO Junior airplane models.
Very good detail and a pleasure to display.
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