@Jerushah
I was never much into making models. However, I've seen different guys customize their models...they can be made to look really authenticate...beautiful when finished.
@Jerushah
He passed away in 1994. However, he and I talked about it several times. He was very proud of that particular mission b'cuz it was a joint Army & Air Force mission. the first time a helicopter had been used intentionally as a means of delivering a bomb. Did you know that the bomb was a conventional bomb that weighed 10,000lbs?
A little history on the actual "bomb" drop(s). 1969-70. Three drops were made in Viet Nam from approx 12,000'. They needed that much altitude to give the helicopter & it's crew time to fly away from the shock waves of the blast; so, as to lessen the effects.
During take-off for the second of three bomb drops the aircraft experienced an engine failure in one of their two engines. They had to take immediate action to return to the airfield. One engine didn't have the power to continue the mission.
I know...b'cuz my father was one of the pilots.
@Jerushah
I was never much into making models. However, I've seen different guys customize their models...they can be made to look really authenticate...beautiful when finished.
@Jerushah
He passed away in 1994. However, he and I talked about it several times. He was very proud of that particular mission b'cuz it was a joint Army & Air Force mission. the first time a helicopter had been used intentionally as a means of delivering a bomb. Did you know that the bomb was a conventional bomb that weighed 10,000lbs?
A little history on the actual "bomb" drop(s). 1969-70. Three drops were made in Viet Nam from approx 12,000'. They needed that much altitude to give the helicopter & it's crew time to fly away from the shock waves of the blast; so, as to lessen the effects.
During take-off for the second of three bomb drops the aircraft experienced an engine failure in one of their two engines. They had to take immediate action to return to the airfield. One engine didn't have the power to continue the mission.
I know...b'cuz my father was one of the pilots.