quang Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 While researching for a new project, I stumbled on this colourful picture of a VNAF Skyraider. From the nose badge, I supposed that the plane belonged to the 520th Squadron Than Bao (Divine Panther) based at Binh Thuy, South Vietnam between 1965 and 1968. What’s unusual is the blue star-studded rudder reminiscent of the blue fuselage sash on VNAF A-37s. Incidentally the 520th Sqn converted to A-37 in 1968. Can you, Skyraider experts, tell me more about it ? What I’d need most is the serial number of this aircraft. I also remember having seen a picture of another 520th plane with a red rudder instead of blue. So if you have other photos, they would be very welcome. Thank you all for your assistance. Cheers, Quang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 15 hours ago, quang said: While researching for a new project, I stumbled on this colourful picture of a VNAF Skyraider. From the nose badge, I supposed that the plane belonged to the 520th Squadron Than Bao (Divine Panther) based at Binh Thuy, South Vietnam between 1965 and 1968. What’s unusual is the blue star-studded rudder reminiscent of the blue fuselage sash on VNAF A-37s. Incidentally the 520th Sqn converted to A-37 in 1968. Can you, Skyraider experts, tell me more about it ? What I’d need most is the serial number of this aircraft. I also remember having seen a picture of another 520th plane with a red rudder instead of blue. So if you have other photos, they would be very welcome. Thank you all for your assistance. Cheers, Quang hello, check the link bellow, I know "Flying Dragon" (his nick name) down to southern CA. built this one with completed and accuracy SN.... he must be right! cheer, let_models 😀 https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal12/11901-12000/gal11943-Skyraider-Tonthat/00.shtm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quang Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hello anh LET, As a matter of fact, I met ‘Flying Dragon’ some years ago and asked him about his ZM build and the serial number of the plane. His reply was not conclusive. That is why I’m posting my enquiry on the forum. Thank you for your input, Cheers, Quang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 14 hours ago, quang said: Hello anh LET, As a matter of fact, I met ‘Flying Dragon’ some years ago and asked him about his ZM build and the serial number of the plane. His reply was not conclusive. That is why I’m posting my enquiry on the forum. Thank you for your input, Cheers, Quang Hello anh Quang, I thought ‘Flying Dragon’ was a kind of guy very carefully research with the history of the subject before his build, otherwise he’ll not! Any ways, hope someone come up with the SN. of this aircraft, I need to know of that too! Cheer, let_models 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quang Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 It all depends on where you put the bar in your research. I need photographic evidence, not hearsay. I’ve seen doctored (photoshopped) allegedly VNAF photos. Some guys have all the time! 😬 Thank you for your interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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