1/72 Binh Thuy Air Base

During the Vietnam War (1965–1975) American airfields were key combat and logistics hubs. One of them was Binh Thuy Air Base in the Mekong Delta, home to US Air Force, Navy and Army units. From March 1969 until its disestablishment in April 1972 it hosted the US Navy light attack squadron VAL-4 “Black Ponies”, flying OV-10 Broncos on patrols over the delta and providing fire support to ground forces. It was the Navy's only shore-based light attack unit, created for operations over rivers and swamps. The base also housed evacuation and surgical hospitals, with UH-1H medical helicopters bringing in the wounded every day.

The set contains 261 + 48 + 12 parts: the OV-10A Bronco light attack aircraft with bombs, unguided rockets and incendiary tanks, a UH-1H helicopter and detailed M8A1 steel matting panels of the Vietnam War era. According to the manufacturer, the geometry and proportions of the originals are accurately reproduced.

In 1/72 scale the aircraft, helicopter and airfield surface fit on a compact diorama of the Mekong Delta base. Paints and glue required for assembly are not included.

Nationality: USA. Period: Cold War.