Hobby Master 1:72 USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft, HA1338

Description: "Obsolete weapons do not deter." - British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective, and highly survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, especially tanks and other armored vehicles. The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ., in October 1975. The aircraft can carry a wide variety of ordnance under its wings and nose, loiter on-station for long periods of time, and fly over a wide combat radius, making it an ideal warrior on today's battlefield. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles used in-country. This particular 1:72 scale replica of a USAF Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft that was piloted by Captain Lindsay "Mad" Johnson and nicknamed "Memphis Belle III", that was attached to the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Wing, then deployed to Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona, in 2023. New for 2024! #HA1338 Dimensions: Wingspan: 8-3/4-inches Length: 9-3/4-inches Features: - Diecast construction - Accurate markings and insignia - Full complement of weapons - Plexiglass canopy - Interchangeable landing gear - Comes with display stand Historical Account: "Memphis Belle" - As the annual Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base drew to a close in March 2023, the U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team announced the new commander and pilot for the 2023 Airshow season. Capt Lindsay "MAD" Johnson took the reins of the team from Maj Haden "Gator" Fullam, who led it for the 2021 and 2022 airshow seasons. Capt Johnson is also the third female Air Force demonstration pilot this year, following Capt Aimee "Rebel" Fiedler of the F-16 Viper Demo Team and Thunderbird #4 Maj Lauren Schlichting. Before being named the team commander, Capt Johnson was an Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona and previously served also in Texas and Korea. As a veteran instructor pilot, she has amassed over 1,250 flight hours, including 431 combat flight hours in support of both Operation Freedom's Sentinel and the Resolute Support Mission. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 129.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-19T19:52:07.000Z

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