Corgi Douglas A4E Skyhawk Buno John McCain 1:72


Brand New Corgi A4E Skyhawk Bruno John McCain Item # US37404 This aircraft was one of 21 jets destroyed during a huge fire that engulfed the flight deck of the USS Forrestal on the morning of 29 July 1967 as the carrier prepared to launch its second strike of the day against targets in North Vietnam. The vessel, with Carrier Air Wing 17 embarked, had only been in the theater on Yankee Station for 48 hours when disaster struck. A Zuni unguided rocket was accidentally fired from an F-4J Phantom II, hitting an A-4 (possibly this aircraft) parked in front of it. Strapped into the cockpit of 'AA416' was Lt. Cdr. John S. McCain, who quickly abandoned his jet and ran for cover. Of the 21 jets destroyed in the ensueing conflageration, 11 of them were A-4Es. By the time the blaze aboard the Forrestal had been brought under control some 12 hours after it had started, 134 sailors were dead and $72 Million worth of damage had been inflicted on the US Navy's first Super Carrier. 1:72 scale. Wingspan 6" I will accept paypal, money orders or personal checks. I will ship worldwide. Domestic shipping is fixed at $11. Please email me for international shipping rates. I will combine shipping if you purchase more than one figurine. Insurance is optional but highly recommended. I cannot be held responsible for items once they have shipped. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS Price: $52.00 Normally Ships Within 1-2 Days.