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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1325
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 917th Fighter Group- 47th Fighter Squadron
79-0145 Hairless Joe, Barksdale AFB, LA, 2012
1:72 Scale Length Width
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II 8.75" 9.75"
This model is in Mint condition and comes complete with undercarriage “Up” on the display stand.
Unfortunately missing box and one weapons load.
Please check out the photos
A-10C Warthog 79-0145 was manufactured in 1979 c/n A10-0409. The character painted on the aircraft is "Hairless Joe", a character from the Li'l Abner comic strip by Al Capp. Inside the ladder door there is an inscription, "We fight in search of Truth. We fight for Freedom…. With LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL". In 1996 the 47th switched from a combat role to training and since the 47th had some of the best A-10 pilots it was deployed to Bagram AB in support of Operation Enduring Freedom In February 2012.
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II
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.
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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.
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
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.
