Product Description
Cessna Bird Dog has an 18″ wingspan. 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. • Easy to build and great flyers with ample wing areas and effective rubber motor/propeller combinations • Designed to fly with included rubber power motor • Kits contain top quality balsa, plastic nose cowls, canopies and decals
From the Manufacturer
Guillow’s is the recognized leader in quality scale balsa model airplane kits. Our model construction kits are the last word in scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present day popularity. Series 900 are sleek rubber powered models of WWII fighters designed to be great flyers.