US Fairchild AC-119K Stinger Gunship Aircraft 1:144

US Fairchild AC-119K Stinger Gunship Aircraft 1:144

In early 1969, the first recycled AC-119Ks were transferred to combat units for training, but problems with the reliability of the infrared systems prevented these new aircraft being immediately sent to Vietnam. Only in the fall of that year was the first AC-119K flown to Phan Rang air base, and full combat use began in the first weeks of 1970. In February the crews of these aircraft received the official Stinger call sign. During 1970 and 1971, these machines were used quite effectively in the sky of Vietnam and Laos. During this time AC-119K destroyed about a thousand ground targets and destroyed more than 3,000 of the enemy forces.

In late 1971 the AC-119K was relocated to Thailand, but again their targets were objects in Vietnam and Laos. In 1972 most AC-119Ks were transferred to the newly formed Republic of Vietnam Air Force, but American crews continued to fly them.

This kit builds one plastic US Fairchild AC-119K Stinger Gunship Aircraft in 1:144 scale. 

Product supplied unpainted and requires assembly.