Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1307
A-10 Warthog Diecast Model
USAF 52nd FW, Spangdahlem AFB, Germany
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
The USAF took delivery of the first A-10A in March 1976. It was built to survive low-level missions in support of ground troops where it would encounter everything from small arms to AA fire. Equipped with an array of bombs, missiles and a deadly 30mm Gatling gun the A-10 became the most feared low altitude aircraft against the Iraqi Army in Desert Storm. The Warthog has a long onsite lingering capability and caused great anxiety for the enemy as they waited to see which unfortunate target would be chosen for extermination.
The present day 52nd FW was formed the last day of 1971 at Spangdahlem Air Base Germany. It is the largest fighter operation in Germany and consists of 3 squadrons with one being the 81st FS flying the A-10A Thunderbolt II. One task assigned to the 81st known as “The Panthers” was in support of NATO in Kosovo. Here they flew a total of 1,181 sorties during 4,705 hours of flying. The “Panthers” won the 1997 Commander in Chief Trophy as best fighter squadron in the USAFE (USAF Europe).
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]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] 
