Guillows #902 1/24 Cessna O-1E Bird Dog – Balsa Flying Kit

Item Number: 902
Series: 900 – Easy to Build Scale Flying
South Vietnamese “FAC” (Forward Air Control) Plane

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 O-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
Flying power option(s): Rubber

REQUIRED TO ASSEMBLE
– Wood glue
– Dope for tissue application
– Tools