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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1303 A-10 Warthog Diecast Model USAF 917th TFW, Peanut Camouflage 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II     8.75"     9.75" In order to develop better camouflage for Desert Storm , the USAF tested two experimental paint schemes of the A-10 in 1991. One of the A-10 from 917 th TFG (47 th TFS) at Barksdale AFB was selected. It was known as the “Peanut ” because of its brown special brown scheme (the other was known as the “Flipper” with a similar grey scheme). Both were not adopted finally and this “ 76-0552 ” was repainted in the usual grey but never went to Desert Storm. From 1993 to 1996, b ased at Aviano Air Base in Italy , the 47 th flew 501 sorties as part of the NATO peacekeeping effort in Bosnia-Herzegovina . Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents highly-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. Optional 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. [See more Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products] Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II Designed orginally as a counter-insurgency aircraft for the Vietnam conflict, the A-10 was first flown in 1972.[See more Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II products]