{"product_id":"fairchild-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-23rd-wg-75th-fs-tiger-sharks-no-78-0597-moody-afb-ga-my-27294-77","title":"Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II \/ USAF 23rd WG, 75th FS Tiger Sharks, No. 78-0597, Moody AFB, GA \/ MY 27294-77","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 23rd WG, 75th FS Tiger Sharks, No. 78-0597, Moody AFB, GA\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMotor City Classics MY-27294-77\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoody AFB, Georgia is home to the 23rd Wing \"Flying Tigers\" comprised of the 74th FS \"Flying Tigers\" and 75th FS \"Tiger Sharks\", both equipped with the A-10C. A-10C #78-0597 C\/N A10-0217 was produced in 1978 as an A-10A, completed its maiden flight on May 16, 1979 and delivered on May 23, 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0026ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/range\/diecast-model\/aircraft\/motor-city-classics\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eMotor City Classics Militaria Diecast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Motor City Classics \"Militaria Diecast\" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotor City Classics \"Militaria Diecast\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC Wings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45616529178779,"sku":"27294-77","price":44.16,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/58481.jpg?v=1791911341","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/fairchild-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-23rd-wg-75th-fs-tiger-sharks-no-78-0597-moody-afb-ga-my-27294-77","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}