{"product_id":"cessna-o-2a-67-21390-20th-tass-major-jerry-alan-sellers-afc-vietnam","title":"Cessna O-2A 67-21390 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron — Major Jerry Alan Sellers AFC Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are 1\/72 scale decals for \u003cstrong\u003eCessna O-2A 67-21390\u003c\/strong\u003e, assigned to the \u003cstrong\u003e20th Tactical Air Support Squadron (20th TASS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e, Republic of Vietnam, wearing overall \u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Gray (FS 16473)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eFlat Black (FS 37038)\u003c\/strong\u003e anti-glare panel, \u003cstrong\u003e\"USAF\"\u003c\/strong\u003e fuselage titling, and serial \u003cstrong\u003eUSAF 21390\u003c\/strong\u003e — the aircraft flown by \u003cstrong\u003eMajor Jerry Alan Sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e on the night of \u003cstrong\u003e25 December 1967\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% of the proceeds from the sale of this decal set will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foldsofhonor.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFolds of Honor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. Every purchase directly honors Major Sellers' sacrifice and supports the families of those who serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is dedicated to the memory of \u003cstrong\u003eMajor Jerry Alan Sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, killed in action on Christmas Day, 1967, near \u003cstrong\u003eCon Thien, Republic of Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e. Major Sellers was posthumously awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eAir Force Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e — the second highest decoration for valor in the United States Air Force — for his actions that night. His citation reads in part:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"On 25 December 1967, Major Sellers, while flying a night reconnaissance mission, received a call for assistance from a United States ground patrol. This patrol had been attacked by a superior hostile force and was in imminent danger of being overrun. Weather and terrain conditions made target acquisition virtually impossible. Major Sellers elected to turn on his lights to locate the target and his aircraft was immediately bracketed by anti-aircraft fire. He then attempted to direct an AC-47 gunship to the area from which fire had been received but the pilot could not see the target. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, Major Sellers illuminated the target with his landing lights and directed accurate fire into the hostile positions. His aircraft was struck by hostile fire and crashed. By deliberately exposing himself to the hostile fire, Major Sellers enabled the patrol to be withdrawn, ultimately saving their lives by the sacrifice of his own.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side of the decal sheet features a \u003cstrong\u003ememorial tribute to Major Sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including his portrait, his \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Pilot wings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a reproduction of his \u003cstrong\u003eactual service ribbons and awards\u003c\/strong\u003e — each ribbon representing a decoration earned during his military career, culminating in the \u003cstrong\u003eAir Force Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e awarded posthumously for his final act of valor. The ribbon bar is not decorative; it is Major Sellers' own record of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e20th Tactical Air Support Squadron\u003c\/strong\u003e patch and \u003cstrong\u003eUSAF\u003c\/strong\u003e roundel are included on the decal sheet alongside serial \u003cstrong\u003eUSAF 21390\u003c\/strong\u003e in two sizes. A full painting and placement guide is included with both port and starboard views. The red prop arc warning stripes are included on the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLest we forget. Please allow some time for decal printing and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Out of the Box Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49021038887164,"sku":"OTBD72O2A1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6828\/5692\/files\/Cessna_O-2A_67-21390.png?v=1777092437","url":"https:\/\/outoftheboxmodels.com\/products\/cessna-o-2a-67-21390-20th-tass-major-jerry-alan-sellers-afc-vietnam","provider":"ootbModels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}