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C-207, Fuerza Aerea Argentina, Falklands/Malvinas War, 1982

Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale die cast model wonderfully replicates the A4 Skyhawk, C-207, flown by 1st Lt. Mariano "Cobra" Velasco of the Argentine Air Force when he dropped three 1,000-lb. bombs to sink the HMS Coventry during the Falklands/Malvinas War in 1982. It features outstanding details such as engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an opening bubble canopy; removable stores including a bomb, missiles and fuel tanks; an aerial refueling probe and a tail hook; optional position landing gear with real rubber tires; a display stand and more. Measures 6?" long with a 4?" wingspan and arrives ready to display.

11-24-2008

Dear Sir,
I have just being on your website and found a model that is of interest to me. It is C207 Mariano Valasco`s A4 that flew in the Falklands.

I am very pleased to see that he was one of the most successful Argentinean Skyhawk pilots. But on the 27th May 1982 his run came to an end although he did survive. I am in contact with Valasco on a regular basis, we have a lot in common, he flew his plane on many dangerous missions against us.

I am hoping to eventually meet him some day in Argentina and shake his hand, I am really glad he survived, after all it was me who shot him down.

Great model.
Regards
Neil

Ex AB Gunner HMS Intrepid.

The following goes through the true story of the pilot and the man who shot him down.

This is the documentary that is presently being made about Neil Wilkinson. The entire project started with the letter, in green above, that Neil sent to me several years ago about the model. The entire story is yet to be told, but you can read a lot by ing the link above or about the documentary by ing on the picture to the left, or the Facebook Page below.

Neil Wilkinson Royal Navy Hero's Facebook Page.

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	0011598 Scooter! The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Story Thomason. Filled with many never-before-published photographs, this lavishly illustrated book examines the development and service of the U.S. Navy's legendary A-4 Skyhawk (America's first simple, low cost, and lightweight jet-powered attack aircraft), from its first flight in the mid-1950s through its deployment in Vietnam and beyond. 276 pages, 250 B&W and 100 color photographs plus 50 illustrations, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0011598 4
	0015014 Israeli A-4 Skyhawk Units in Combat Combat Aircraft Vol. 81 Aloni. In 1967, the light and agile A-4 Skyhawk ground-attack aircraft became the first modern American jet to be offered to the Israeli Air Force. Through firsthand accounts and rare photographs, this book presents the definitive history of the IAF's A-4 squadrons, including the story of Ezra Dotan, who became an ace with a unique double-kill of MiG-17s. 96 pages, color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 7?"x 9?", softcover. #0015014 2
	0006298 USMC/USMCR/USNR A-4A/B Skyhawk Naval Fighters Vol. 50 Ginter & Albright. This volume details the 14 active-duty Marine squadrons and 13 reserve squadrons that flew the A-4A/Bs. You'll read of the history of each squadron and see their patches as well. Book also includes performance summaries and model kit reviews. 72 pgs., 169 B&W and 3 color photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd. #0006298 1
	0015415 US Navy & Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk Units of the Vietnam War Mersky. Navy and Marine A-4s were involved in Vietnam from the first offensive operations into Laos in 1963, conducting thousands of sorties during the course of the war. Here, through firsthand accounts from pilots who flew one of the greatest attack planes ever built, you'll examine the thrilling aerial combat and the complete operation of the Skyhawk in southeast Asia. 112 pages, 105 B&W and color photographs, 32 color profiles, 7?"x 9?", softcover. #0015415 2
	0022515 Rampant Raider An A-4 Skyhawk Pilot in Vietnam Gray. Written by a member of Light Attack Squadron VA-212's "Rampant Raiders," this book details his experiences flying A-4 combat sorties from the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard during a period of intense aerial combat. You'll follow his Vietnam War journey from training into battle, see how pilots overcame their personal fears for a greater cause, and learn how the men remained committed to one another despite a lack of public support. 384 pages, 34 photographs, 6?"x 9", hardcover. #0022515 3
	0006293 McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk Naval Fighters Vol. 55 Ginter. Reviewing in detail the last major A-4 Skyhawk variant flown by the U.S. Marines, the A-4M, this volume also covers the A-4N, A-4R, A-4KU and AF-1. You get the development and operational history of each with particular focus on the changes between variants, performance summaries and operational histories, and model kit reviews. 120 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, engineering and line drawings, and more. 8?"x 11", softcover. #0006293 2
	0008748 Douglas Skyhawk 5 Book Set Naval Fighters Series This complete collection of Douglas Skyhawk books from the Naval Fighters Series includs Volume 49: Douglas A-4A/B Skyhawk in Navy Service; Volume 50: USMC/USMCR/USNR Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk; Volume 51: Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk in Navy Service; Volume 52: Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk in Marine Service; and McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk. #0008748 114.75
	0006104 Douglas A-4E/F Skyhwk - Marine Naval Fighters Vol. 52 Ginter & Albright. This fourth volume in the A-4 Skyhawk series looks at the Marines' use of the Skyhawk in Vietnam. The close air support that the aircraft provided our deployed troops was invaluable and saved countless American lives. 64 pgs., 215 B&W and color photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd. #0006104 1
	0006103 Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk - Navy Naval Fighters Vol. 51 Steve Ginter. The A-4 Skyhawk was the workhorse of the Vietnam war. Of 530 total naval losses in Vietnam, 195 of them - compared to only 75 for the F-4 - were A-4 Skyhawks. But this small, nimble, rugged and dependable bomber was the perfect surgical weapon for the day war over Vietnam. This look at the plane includes patches and histories for 41 squadrons, 330 B&W photos, line drawings and more. 168 pgs., 8?"x 11", sfbd. #0006103
	0020129 USN/USMC Two-Seat Skyhawks Naval Fighters Vol. 82 TA-4F, EA-4F, TA-4J, and OA-4M. Ginter. Filled with more than 500 photographs and illustrations, this volume examines the design, development, and operational service of the Douglas Skyhawk two-seat advanced jet trainer, its variants, and foreign versions. You'll view its forward and aft cockpits, weapons systems, landing gear, and much more. 160 pages, 493 B&W photographs and illustrations and 12 color photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover. #0020129 3
	0006117 Douglas A-4A/B in Navy Service Naval Fighters Vol. 49 Ginter. Thorough documentation of the early Skyhawks in Vietnam, the first versions of one of the most venerable aircraft in military history. See detailed cockpit, seat and instrument schematics as well as early prototype versions. Includes patches and histories for 100 squadrons along with ground, aerial and wreck photos. 178 pgs., 350+ B&W photos, line drawings and more, 8?"x 11", sfbd. #0006117
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	0022100 Chained Eagle The Heroic Story of the First Pilot Shot Down over North Vietnam. Alvarez, Jr. & Pitch. In 1964, while flying a retaliatory air strike against naval targets in North Vietnam, anti-aircraft fire crippled the author's A-4, forcing him to eject at low altitude over water. Captured by fishermen, he ultimately was held prisoner. Here he recounts the mission, his ordeal, his hope, and how he adjusted to the opportunities upon his return. 320 pgs., 10 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd. #0022100 A Special Tanks to Former U.S. Kitty Hawk crew member. G. R. Diehl for showing that the Pilot Alvarez was indeed shot down over North Vietnam and not over Korea as I have had it previously listed.
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Mariano Valasco's Crashed A-4 Skyhawk in the Falklands

Neil Wilkinson, the 1982 Falkland Islands War.

This is a very unique exhibit with exclusive pictures and stories from Neil Wilkinson the man who shot down the Argentinean Pilot who sunk the HMS Coventry. This exhibit actually has a photo of the 40mm Cannon Shell Cartridge that shot down the A-4 Skyhawk that Lt. Mariano Velasco from Argentina. Put your name in the guestbook and tell us your story. Major Updates 12-11-2010

This exhibit has expanded into a real expedition to the Falklands and now has many people from four countries working on this exhibit and expedition.

						
						Neil Wilkinson y Mariano Valasco en 1982 la guerra de 
						las Islas Falkland.

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