The C-47 is my all time
favourite aircraft. I have built a number of 1/72 C-47 before.
But this time I
wanted to
build an aircraft that was used for the Viet Nam first president, I
decided to go all out on this C-47.
Echo Whisky
was one of the 2 VIP C-47's that used to transport the Republic
of Viet Nam first President.
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After President
Ngô Đ́nh Diệm was assassinated, this tail code EW (Echo Whisky)
VIP C-47 was re-assigned to transport ARVN General, and later
was used to fly VIP's.
On its final
mission, Echo Whisky flew diplomats guests of RNV to a function in
Vung Tau, the aircraft crashed on landing, though the plane was
destroyed but luckily there was no fatal casualties.
The Italeri C-47
is easy to build, fit is very good. And when finished it does look
and feel like a C-47. The decals were home made.
Italeri is one of my favourite brands
as they cover unique subjects like C-47 and other variants of C-47 like
AC-47, C-119G / K, C-130,
B-57 ... in
1/72 scale. Hopefully they will cover other C planes like
the long overdue C-123 ...
I would like
to dedicate my work to commemorate President Ngô Đ́nh
Diệm the Republic of Viet Nam first President who devoted his life to
fight for Viet Nam freedom and independence.
Hoa Long
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