OH-6 CayuseOH 6 Loach helicopter model. The Boeing (McDonnell Dougles) (formerly Hughes model 369) OH 6A, was designed for use as a military scout during the Vietnam war to meet the U. S. Army's need for an extremely maneuverable light observation helicopter (LOH program). The Hughes OH 6A Cayuse was quite effective when teamed with the AH 1G Cobra attack helicopter as part of what were known as "Pink Teams". The OH 6A "Loach" would find targets by flying low,

This desktop replica aircraft model has a rich finish and will last for many years

Two jet engines were added to increase speed and altitude

and on October 5

This fateful aircraft also was used to return President Johnson's body to Texas following his state funeral on Jan

The T-3 fleet was grounded in July 1997

Length 21 1/4 inches

and John Frost

In July 1961

although over 100 were diverted or directly delivered to other countries

From its European combat debut in 1944 through the Korean War and Vietnam

Demonstrated in operations such as Desert Storm and Operation Allied Force

Flight Lieutenant George Stainforth raised the world absolute speed record to 379 mph on the same day that another S