{"product_id":"corgi-douglas-ac-47-gunship-spooky-71-diecast-model-scale-1-72-aa38212a","title":"Corgi Douglas AC-47 Gunship 'Spooky 71' 1:72 Scale Diecast Model Aircraft - AA38212A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Corgi 1:72 scale diecast model of the Douglas AC-47 Gunship 'Spooky 71', a WW2-era C-47 Skytrain converted for USAF gunship duties in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AC-47 was a modification of the long-serving Douglas C-47 Skytrain, fitted with side-firing miniguns capable of 6,000 rounds a minute. This model carries the markings of 43-49770, known as 'Spooky 71', the aircraft flown on the night of 24th February 1969 when it took a direct mortar hit while supporting troops under attack at Long Binh. Despite 3,500 shrapnel holes from the strike, the aircraft returned safely to base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model arrives ready-built as a collectable diecast piece, finished in USAF markings for this specific airframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Corgi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: C-47 Skytrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: USAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a specific historical aircraft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it represents 43-49770 'Spooky 71', the AC-47 gunship that survived a mortar strike over Long Binh on 24th February 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need assembly or painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a ready-made diecast model finished in its USAF markings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57482554212727,"sku":"AA38212A","price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/AA38212A_0003_Layer1.jpg?v=1790087104","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/corgi-douglas-ac-47-gunship-spooky-71-diecast-model-scale-1-72-aa38212a","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}