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• DESCRIPTION:
• Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Attack Aircraft "Flipper, 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Barksdale AFB" (1990) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.
• Brand new box.
• Detailed exterior.
• True-to-scale detail.
• Has opening canopy.
• Includes display stand.
• Officially licensed product.
• Includes missile accessories.
• Optional-position landing gear.
• Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
• Dimensions approximately Length- 8.75, Wingspan- 9.75 inches.
• Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
• It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
• HISTORY ASPECTS:
• The Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, serial AF76-0530 and nicknamed “Flipper,” served with the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron during a pivotal period as tensions in the Middle East escalated toward open conflict. Designed specifically for close air support, the A-10A was built around survivability, heavy armor, and devastating firepower. By 1990, aircraft like AF76-0530 were at the forefront of U.S. Air Force preparations, trained to counter massed armor formations and support ground forces in high-threat environments.
• During Operation Desert Shield and the subsequent Operation Desert Storm, A-10A aircraft from the 47th TFS demonstrated the full combat value of the type. Configured with an exceptionally heavy weapons load of twelve Mk.82 general-purpose bombs, two GBU-10 laser-guided bombs, six AGM-65 Maverick missiles, and two AIM-9 Sidewinders, “Flipper” represented the flexibility of the A-10 in modern warfare. The aircraft was used extensively against Iraqi armor, artillery, supply convoys, and fortified positions, often operating at low altitude under intense anti-aircraft fire. Its titanium “bathtub” cockpit and redundant systems allowed pilots to absorb damage and still return safely to base.
• The Gulf War cemented the A-10A’s reputation as one of the most effective close air support platforms ever fielded. Units flying aircraft like AF76-0530 were credited with destroying thousands of enemy vehicles and significantly disrupting Iraqi ground operations. The A-10’s ability to loiter for long periods, precisely engage targets, and coordinate closely with ground forces proved invaluable in the fast-moving desert campaign. The experience gained during Desert Storm influenced later upgrades and ensured the A-10’s continued service in conflicts such as operations in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
• This 1:72 scale model captures the brute strength and combat-loaded appearance of the Thunderbolt II at the height of its Gulf War service, making it an outstanding addition for collectors of modern combat aircraft. With its impressive ordnance fit and historically significant squadron markings, it offers a powerful tribute to one of the most feared and respected ground-attack aircraft ever flown.
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