The Guillows 1/24 Cessna O-1E Bird Dog is a balsa wood aircraft model kit from the range manufactured by Guillow.
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 enemies troop concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and evacuate wounded. Return 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.
Wingspan: 18
Age: 14
Manufacturer: Guillow
Model: G902 Cessna O-1E Bird Dog
- Brand:
- Guillow
- Barcode:
- 072365009028
- Model Number:
- G902
- Scale:
- 1/24
- Type:
- Aeroplanes
- Nation:
- USA
- Period:
- Cold War
- Manufacturer:
- Cessna
- Build:
- Unassembled (Kit)
- Series:
- Balsa Wood Kits