Douglas A-4D Skyhawk Aircraft "VMA-242 Bats NAS Key West 1962 Missile Crisis" United States Marine Corps 1/72 Diecast Model Airplane

Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas A-4D Skyhawk Aircraft "VMA-242 Bats, NAS Key West, 1962 Missile Crisis" United States Marine Corps die cast model. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately Length- 6.75, Wingspan- 4.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Douglas A-4D Skyhawk was a compact, carrier-capable attack aircraft designed by the legendary Ed Heinemann for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Known for its small size, simplicity, and exceptional agility, the Skyhawk was nicknamed “Heinemann’s Hot Rod.” Entering service in the mid-1950s, it was built to deliver nuclear or conventional munitions and became a backbone of U.S. light attack squadrons well into the Vietnam War era. Its delta wing de