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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1505 T-6G Texan, Escadrille EALA 13/72 114-440 Armee de L’Air Ain Oussera (Algeria) 1961

In an effort by Algeria to gain independence from France a war started in 1954 and lasted until 1962 when independence was granted. During the fighting France acquired some 700 North American T-6Gs with 300 modified planes being shipped to the Escadrilles d' Aviation Legere d’Appui (EALA a section of the French Air Force) in Algeria. They could carry four 7.5 MAC. AA 52 machine guns in nacelles, two 7.5mm rocket pods, a 100-litre napalm tank, four 10kg bombs or six T.10 rockets. These planes served for 20 years.

T-6G Specifications Manufacturer: North American Aviation Purpose: Originally an Advanced Trainer Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Maximum Speed: 205 MPH Cruising Speed: 170 MPH Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft.

Range: 750 mi. Length: 29 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 42 ft. Height: 11 ft. 9 in.

Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb. Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH

Die-cast metal. Superb detailing in 1/72 scale. Pre-painted with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Minimum use of plastic. Very collectable

THESE ARE ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT