Postage Stamp Planes 1:140 A-10A Thunderbolt II USAF 23rd TFW, 74th TFS Flying

Description

Postage Stamp Planes PS5375-4
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 23rd TFW, 74th TFS Flying Tigers, #82-0665, England AFB, LA, 1989, Last A-10 produced
1:140 Scale
Length
Width
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
4.5"
5"
The first active duty A-10 was delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona in 1975. The last A-10 to be produced was 82-0665 c/n A10-713 that was delivered in 1983. In 1989 EL/82-665 was based at England AFB, Louisiana and belonged to the 23rd FW, 74th TFS "Flying Tigers". 82-0665 was part of the TAC A-10 Demo Team and on the inside of the ladder door was a drawing "Cool Cat - The Last Tiger". Twice this A-10A was sent to AMARC but in 2007 it was converted to an A-10C and returned to service.
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
Designed 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.
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Postage Stamp Planes
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic ordnance loads.
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