This project is a 1:48 scale model in the spirit of the average O-1E assigned to the USAF 1st SOW (Special Operations Wing) 20th TASS (Tactical Air Support Squadron), Danang AFB, RVN. These aircraft were used a FAC (Forward Air Control) spotters to assist ground troops to get air support when artillery was unavailable. The FAC's called in attack aircraft, fighter bombers, and SAR aircraft to assist the ground troops with their missions. The O-1E was unarmed, except for 2.75 in. rockets for marking targets. They flew slow and low, and were very vulnerable to ground fire.
