{"product_id":"preorderfree-shipping-fairchild-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-175th-wg-104th-fs-md-ang-sept-2025-hm-172-ha1343","title":"Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II \/ USAF 175th WG, 104th FS MD ANG, Sept. 2025 \/ HM 1:72 HA1343","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 175th WG, 104th FS MD ANG, #79-0104, Warfield ANGB, MD, A-10 Retirement September 2025\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA1343\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA-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.\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-10C 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":49053140451483,"sku":"HA1343","price":205.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/77818.jpg?v=1791919007","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/preorderfree-shipping-fairchild-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-175th-wg-104th-fs-md-ang-sept-2025-hm-172-ha1343","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}