Guillow's Flying Model Kit O 1E Bird Dog

GUILLOW'S: CESSNA O-1E BIRD DOG CLASSIC BALSA WOOD AIRPLANE MODEL KIT - 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. BUILD YOUR OWN: The Cessna Bird Dog is part of one of our most popular series, the 900 Series of WWII Korean campaign planes. Sleek rubber powered models of WWII fighters for indoor or outdoor flying, built light, they are great flyers with ample wing areas and effective rubber motor/propeller combinations. Kits contain top quality balsa, plastic nose cowls, canopies and decals. GUILLOW: Proudly building our model kits and balsa wood flying toys for 100 years, Guillow's is proud to be your #1 source for the classic and engaging hobby of model plane building and flying. Guillow makes quality scale balsa model airplane kits. These model construction kits have scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who want to build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present-day popularity.