This Cessna Bird dog is a Beautifully handcrafted aircraft model made out of solid Mahogany wood. All hand made, hand etched, sanded, and polished to a high gloss finish to reveal the rich wood grains. The Cessna Bird Dog was a liaison and observation aircraft. It was the first all-metal fixed-wing aircraft ordered for and by the United States Army since the U.S. Army Air Forces separated from the Army, becoming its own branch of service, the United States Air Force. The Bird Dog had a lengthy career in the U.S. military, as well as in other countries. This model is a Quality piece of wood work for display in any setting. This can be the centerpiece of conversation at your next gathering, or a silent appreciation for any art lover.