Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II

USAF 175th WG, 104th FS MD ANG, #79-0104, Warfield ANGB, MD, A-10 Retirement September 2025

Hobby Master 1:72 HA1343

A-10C Thunderbolt II #79-0104 served with the Maryland Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Squadron until the unit retired its A-10s in September 2025. On 23 September 2025, 79-0104 departed Warfield Air National Guard Base as one of the squadron's final two aircraft, marking the end of A-10 operations in Maryland. This withdrawal was part of the Air Force's broader A-10 divestment plan. After departure, 79-0104 was expected to transfer either to another unit or to long-term storage with the 309th AMARG at Davis-Monthan AFB.

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

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.