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True 1/72 scale Professionally painted unique scheme Great attention to detail All markings are Tampoed (pad applied) Option to display the model on a stand that is provided Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions Canopy open or closed option Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1503 T-6G Texan, Aeronautica Militare Accademia Aeronautica Napoli, 1955 ‘AA+56’

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT THE RETAIL VERSION

In 1949 Italy joined NATO and this made it possible for the new Aeronautica Militare Italiana to modernize its forces. Early in the 1950s an Italian Air Force Basic Flying School was formed in the Naples area and the training aircraft of choice was the North American Aviation T-6G Texan painted in camouflage orange. An AA+ marking on the aircraft was the designator for the Napoli school. By 1962 jet aircraft were the standard of most air forces and the Italian made Aermacchi MB326 jet trainer was replacing the Texan.

Specifications Manufacturer: North American Aviation Purpose: Advanced Trainer Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Length: 29 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 42 ft. Height: 11 ft. 9 in. Maximum Speed: 205 MPH Cruising Speed: 170 MPH Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft. Range: 750 mi. Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb. Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH Armament: Allowance made for 1 x 0.30 in. (7.62 mm) Machine Gun

Italian Air Force Coat of Arms