A-1H Skyraider

by Al White

The A-1H Skyraider operated on aircraft carriers until 1966 off the coast of Viet Nam.

They were replaced by the A-6 Intruders. This is a 1/48^th Hasegawa kit.

The parts fit together with some trimming. The decals were easy to apply with no tearing or distortion. This Spad operated off the U.S.S. Independence around May 1962.

Photo by Al White

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