Cessna Bird Dog O-1E
Item Number: 902

Originally designated the L-19, The Bird Dog went into production
in June, 1956 and was used during the Korean campaign as a
liaison airplane by Army Field Forces to spot the enemy's troop
concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and
evacuate wounded. It returned to production in 1962 and
designated the 0-1E, the Bird Dog gained fame anew as a ?FAC?
airplane (forward air controller) in South Vietnam war where it
was very effective in spotting and directing fire against the
enemy Vietcong forces.

Wing Span: 18"
Scale: 1/24

For Ages 10 and up