{"product_id":"free-shipping-fairchild-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-917th-tfw-47th-tfs-barksdale-afb-la-hm-172-ha1340","title":"Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II \/ USAF 917th TFW, 47th TFS, Barksdale AFB, LA,\/ HM 1:72  HA1340","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 917th TFW, 47th TFS, no. 76-0552 Flipper, Barksdale AFB, LA, 1991\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72  HA1340\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to develop better camouflage for Desert Storm, the USAF tested two experimental paint schemes for the A-10 in 1991. One aircraft, nicknamed \"Peanut\", was painted in a three-tone brown scheme while another, \"Flipper\", was given a similar three-tone gray scheme. Ultimately, though, neither scheme was adopted for use in Desert Storm and these aircraft were eventually repainted in standard paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_A010\"\u003eFairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050009895067,"sku":"HA1340","price":209.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/68885.jpg?v=1791914869","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-fairchild-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-917th-tfw-47th-tfs-barksdale-afb-la-hm-172-ha1340","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}