Matchbox LESNEY Products SB-12 Skyhawks A-4F ~ 1973 ~ New Old Stock

Description

We have a Matchbox LESNEY Products SB-12 SKYHAWK A-4F.
New Old Stock
Made in England in 1973
USMC (Marines)
No Box or hang Card are included.
Great vintage piece to complete your personal collection or a wonderful gift to give to a new collector.
Not for children under three years old, small parts on plane.
Some information about the owner of this extensive collection:
The avid owner of this extensive military collection was a colorful military soldier in his own right.
His military obsession began as a young child in London who was sent to the country away from his parents and family for safety during WWII with the Operation Pied Piper Program that was started in 1939. This obviously left a life long impression on this young mind.
He joined the British Army at a young age and after 8 years decided he wanted a little bit more adventure so he joined the New Zealand Army. He thought his tour to New Zealand would be his excuse to, "See the World."  Unfortunately, he was assigned a position right there in London working along side a high ranking General. After 2 years of not starting his journey to see New Zealand he left the New Zealand Army. Low and behold he saw a John Wayne Military movie and decided that he needed to come to the United States. Hence, he bought a one - way ticket to New York City and upon landing went straight to the Marine Recruitment Center and proceeded to tell them, " I was in the British and New Zealand Army and now I am here to help you guys out!"
He volunteered for two tours in Vietnam and enjoyed many exciting tours in his 20 years with the Marines.
Through the courtesy of the U S Marines, he finally realized his lifelong passion to, "See The World."
Even in retirement he had the desire to help his fellow man. He ended his long Military Career of Honor, Courage and Commitment by becoming a Police Officer for a small town in Louisiana.
What a guy!
Some information about MATCHBOX TOYS
Matchbox is a popular toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc.  The brand was names as the original die-cast Matchbox toys, which were sold in boxes similar in style and size to those in which matches were sold.  Subsequently the brand would encompass a broad range of toys including larger scale die-cast and various non die-cast lines such as plastic model kits and action figures.
MATCHBOX SIZES:
Matchbox care are primarily made in two sizes:  the smaller models ) regular size: 1-75 and related series are often classified as 1:64 scale (though they range from smaller than1:100 to much larger than 1:64) and measure about 2-5.3 inches or 6.5 - 7.5 centimeters in length.
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A wealth of information about this company can be found on the internet or at your local library.
Check back often, we have hundreds of pieces of military history that we will be putting on EBay.  If you are looking for any item in particular or series please contact me.  If you are interested in purchasing these items in bulk, please contact me for a list of items.
Please review all pictures as they are part of the description. You will receive the exact item in pictures.
All items were enclosed in glass shelves and are in pristine condition.
The shipping quote in this listing is for the lower 48 states only. If you live outside of that area please send me your zip code and I will send you a price for shipping to your area.
JT#: x-288 Matchbox LESNEY SB-12 Skyhawk A-4F aircraft ~ 1973 ~ Blue/ white
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