The AT-6 Texan/Harvard was used mainly for training during World War
II. However, North American already anticipated during its design that
some operators would use the Texan as a combat aircraft. After World War
II, it became clear that the Texan was excellent for counter-guerrilla
warfare and also in the FAC (Forward Air Control) role. Squadrons of
Texans, nicknamed ‘Mosquito’, were used by the USAF in the Korean War.
European countries such as France, Spain, Britain and Portugal used
armed Texans in colonial or anti-communist conflicts in Africa. Texans
fought against the communists in Greece. They were used in the first
Israeli-Arab wars, on both sides. Texans were also used in combat in
South America in many conflicts, uprisings and revolutions.
The
kit offers Academy AT-6 mouldings, complete with our new tooled,
injection-moulded canopies for various versions. The kit also includes
3D printed, resin and etched parts of the undercarriage for the Texans
of various air forces. Decals include two USAF aircraft from the Korean
War, a French aircraft from Algeria with a painted on beast mouth on the
fuselage, a Spanish Texan armed with machine guns in the wing, a Syrian
aircraft whose gunner shot down an S-199 fighter and finally an IAF
Harvard.
- eye-catching colour schemes and decals
- 3D-printed parts portraying the underwing armament
- selection of machines with interesting history and appearance