Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1304 Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Diecast Model USAF 930th OG, 45th TFS Hoosier Hogs, #80-0149, Grissom AFB, IN, D-Day 50th Anniversary, 1994 |
1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
This was a specialty scheme painted on a single Air Force Reserve aircraft from the 45th FS / 930th OG located at Grissom AFB in Indiana. The stripes commemorated the 50th anniversary of the "D-Day, June 6th 1944" invasions of Normandy in World War II. USAF 930th OG, 45th TFS Hoosier Hogs, Grissom AFB, IN, D-Day, June 6th 1944 50th Anniversary May 1994. After being de-activated for a while the 45th TFS was activated again on October 1, 1973. Assigned to the 434th TFW at Grissom AFB, Indiana they flew the A-37 Dragonfly trainer for the next 8 years. In 1981 the squadron took a huge leap forward when they started to fly the A-10 Thunderbolt II. In 1987 while still at Grissom they were once again re-assigned this time to the 930th TFG that in turn became the 930th Operations Group a USAF Reserve unit. Still flying the A-10 the squadron was once more re-designated to the 45th Fighter Squadron, known as "Hoosier Hogs". For 7 years the squadron continued to fly but 4 months after the D-Day, June 6th 1944 Anniversary flight the squadron was inactivated on October 1, 1994.
Designed to counter criticism that the US Air Force wasn't serious enough about close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II was first flown on May 10, 1972. The Thunderbolt II is a single-seat attack aircraft used to protect ground forces from tanks, armored vehicles and other ground targets. Nicknamed "Warthog," the A-10 is highly maneuverable at low speeds and low altitude and is capable of short take-offs and landings. It is designed for easy maintenance-many of its parts are interchangeable between the right and left side and it can operate from bases with limited facilities. The A-10 is expected to remain in service until 2028 or beyond. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-10 Thunderbolt II has crisp panel lines and a high-quality finish. The hinged canopy opens to expose beautifully recreated front and side instrument panels, control stick and seat. Other fine details include a slightly offset 30 mm gatling-gun barrel with cooling vents, a Pave Penny pod below the cockpit, several ventral mounted antenna and prominent high fuselage-mounted engine nacelles that provide an unobstructed view of the turbo fan's blades. The solid metal wing features cambered control surfaces and main gear nacelles, and a complete set of removable under-wing mounted ordnance has been included for multiple configuration options.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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