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USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft - EL/82-665 "Last A-10 Produced", 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers", 23rd Fighter Wing, England AFB, Florida, 1989 (1:72 Scale)
USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft - EL/82-665 "Last A-10 Produced", 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers", 23rd Fighter Wing, England AFB, Florida, 1989

Hobby Master USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft - EL/82-665 "Last A-10 Produced", 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers", 23rd Fighter Wing, England AFB, Florida, 1989




 
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Hobby Master HA1316 USAF Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft - EL/82-665 "Last A-10 Produced", 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers", 23rd Fighter Wing, England AFB, 1989 (1:72 Scale) "Obsolete weapons do not deter."
- British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective, and highly survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, especially tanks and other armored vehicles. The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ., in October 1975.

The aircraft can carry a wide variety of ordnance under its wings and nose, loiter on-station for long periods of time, and fly over a wide combat radius, making it an ideal warrior on today's battlefield. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles used in-country.

This particular 1:72 scale replica of a USAF Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft represents the Last A-10 produced, and was attached to the 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 23rd Fighter Wing, then deployed to England AFB, Florida, during 1989. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 8-3/4-inches
Length: 9-3/4-inches

Release Date: December 2013

Historical Account: "Flying Tigers" - Following World War II, the 74th was activated at various times and locations throughout the world. From 1946-1949 the 74th flew the P-47 at Northwest Field, Guam. During the years of 1951-1954, the 74th flew the F-86 and F-94 at Presque Isle AFB, Maine. The 74th then moved to Thule AB, Greenland, from 1954-1958 and flew the F-89. During the period 1958-1972, the 74th was inactive.

In July 1972, the 74th rejoined its sister squadrons for the first time since 1949 when the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing was activated at England Air Force Base LA. The 74th began operations flying the A-7 Corsair II in 1972 and transitioned into the A-10 "Thunderbolt II" in the summer of 1981.

During the 1980s, the 74th lived up to its proud history by receiving the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award five different times. The most recent combat tasking for the 74th was during Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM. From September 1990 until April 11th, 1991, the 74th earned high praise for its performance during the campaign against Iraq's elusive Scud-B mobile missile launchers.

On February 15th, 1992, the 74th was again inactivated at England Air Force Base as part of the Air Force's force structure realignment. It was reactivated June 15th, 1993 at Pope AFB NC as part of the 23d Wing, the second composite wing built from the ground up. The 74th began operations at Pope AFB flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. In July 1996, the F-16s departed Pope AFB and the 74th Fighter Squadron transitioned back to the A-10 aircraft.

The unit completed a deployment to Afghanistan in 2011.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Interchangeable landing gear
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Full complement of weapons
  • Plexiglass canopy
  • Comes with display stand

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5 of 5 Awesome Bird!! January 23, 2014
Reviewer: Andrew Anderson from Birmingham, AL United States  
Great price! Will enjoy this as it is one of my favorite planes.

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