Name: ICM Models 1/35 ICM 53101 US Helicopter Pilots (1960s-70s) Plastic Model
Brand: ICM Models
SKU: 264944918398992401
Price: 25.85 USD

In the middle of 1967, the group of American troops on the territory of Indochina already had 2,000 helicopters at its disposal, and in a year their number increased to 4,200 units. Helicopters were perfect for conducting combat operations in jungle conditions. They carried out reconnaissance, fire cover of ground units from the air, landing of amphibious assaults and cargo transportation. Among the transport helicopters, the CH-54 heavy crane helicopters have proven themselves excellently. Their crews performed the tasks of transporting various cargoes and weapons – from bulldozers to combat boats, and they also participated in the evacuation of damaged helicopters and airplanes. It was a difficult service, and at times it was performed under fire from the ground. The war in Vietnam became a serious test for US helicopters, as a result of which they gained enormous combat experience.

The set consists of four figures of American helicopter pilots in different types of uniforms
The figures are depicted in a scene of preparation for a combat mission
The set is made to be used with model kits of transport helicopters from the Vietnam War, such as the CH-54 Tarhe
Number of figures: 4
The Vietnam War (1964 / 1965-1975) is a conflict fought between the government of South Vietnam, supported very intensively (economically, politically, militarily) by the United States, and North Vietnam, supported by the USSR and the PRC. On the American side, in the course of this conflict, aviation played a gigantic role, and great changes in the approach of the American armed forces to helicopter warfare. Even during the war in Korea (1950-1953), helicopters were treated primarily as a very mobile means of transport, and their role in supporting the battlefield was relatively small. This point of view changed considerably during the course of the Vietnam War. On the one hand, helicopter transport capabilities were developed (e.g.

ICM Models  1/35 ICM 53101 US Helicopter Pilots (1960s-70s) Plastic Model

ICM Models 1/35 ICM 53101 US Helicopter Pilots (1960s-70s) Plastic Model

ICM Models 1/35 ICM 53101 US Helicopter Pilots (1960s-70s) Plastic Model

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