HobbyMaster Diecast Model North American T-6G Texan Armee De L'Air, Escadrille Eala 13/72 ALGERIA , 1961 1/72 Scale - HA1505 Wingspan: 7" Length: 5.25" Each Fully Painted and Assembled Model Features: - Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable landing gear.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance.
- Opened canopies.
- Heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
About this Model: "The Pilot Maker" was the name the North America T-6 Texan earned over the years. With over 17,000 produced in several versions these planes trained countless thousands of would-be pilots from every corner of the world. This little plane had a 58-year career in military service from 1938 until 1996 when the South African Air Force became the last air force in the world to retire their T-6. Even after most militaries retired the plane hundreds if not thousands of them found a new life in civilian service.
During the Algerian War of Independence (from 1954 to 1962) against France, the French Government acquired some 700 North American T-6Gs with 300 modified planes shipped to the Escadrilles d'Aviation Legere d'Appui (EALA a section of the French Air Force) in Algeria. These T-6Gs could carry four 7.5 MAC. AA 52 machine guns in nacelles, two 7.5mm rocket pods, a 100-litre napalm tank, four 10kg bombs or six T.10 rockets. |
