{"product_id":"icm-aircraft-172-vietnam-m8a1-us-landing-mat-172","title":"ICM AIRCRAFT 1:72 Vietnam M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat 1:72","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe nature of combat operations in Vietnam demanded extensive use of military and army aviation. To enable rapid construction of airstrips in difficult terrain, U.S. Army engineering units employed various types of portable airfield surfacing. Among these were the M8A1 steel landing mats, which saw widespread use during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These mats were installed by U.S. Army engineer units and could be laid either in staggered formation or in straight rows, allowing for the construction of airfields of various sizes. Each mat measured 3,660 x 560 mm and featured a rigid, corrugated surface that effectively drained rainwater. This type of surfacing was most used by Army aviation units to accommodate combat helicopters, light attack aircraft, and observation planes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eAccurate replicas of the steel landing mats used on forward airstrips during the Vietnam War\u003cbr\u003eMat segments can be combined to construct airfields of any size\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for diorama scenes or as a base for Vietnam War-era aircraft and helicopter models in 1:72 scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1:72\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 6\u003cbr\u003eLength: 205 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 188 mm\u003cbr\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003cbr\u003eBox size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57888782090621,"sku":"ICM72216","price":10.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/rj2ydxqtfg4.jpg?v=1772483160","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/icm-aircraft-172-vietnam-m8a1-us-landing-mat-172","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}