Bell AH-1G NASA 541 This aircraft represents that fascinating

This aircraft represents that fascinating transitional moment — wearing Army colors and markings while already serving with a Marine observation squadron

built in enormous quantities for the Pennsylvania Railroad beginning in 1904

operated by the Escadrille Nationale Tchadienne — the Chad Air Force — in natural metal finish with the distinctive blue

uncluttered markings make this a striking representation of the Marine Corps at the threshold of its greatest trial

These are 1/72 scale decals for Cessna L-19A Bird Dog 51-12304

Bell AH-1G NASA 541 This aircraft represents that fascinatingThese are 1 72 scale decals for the Bell AH 1G Cobra NASA 541, operated jointly by NASA and the U. S. Army for research purposes. Following its military service as the original production Cobra, this AH 1G was transferred to NASA where it served as a research platform. NASA operated several ex Army Cobras for aeronautical research, including rotor systems, noise reduction, and flight dynamics studies. The distinctive NASA livery on an iconic attack