First introduced in 1950 to replace the T-6 Texan the T-28 Trojan was utilized as a trainer aircraft by U.S. military organizations until the 1980s and continues to be used by non-U.S. forces and civilian organizations. Although intended and mainly utilized as a primary trainer the T-28 has seen combat service with American military forces in Vietnam and CIA groups in what was once the Belgian Congo as well as having been utilized by French forces in Algeria. It has also seen dive-bomber use b y various groups during civil unrest in the Philippines.This noteworthy aircraft is rendered here in U.S. Air Force silver-and-white. Superb attention to detail and handcrafted construction with a high-quality finish make this a model aircraft of ch oice for both collectors and enthusiasts