Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II -190th FS, 124th FW, ID ANG, USAF, Gowen Field ANGB, ID, Squadron 75th Anniversary 2021

Hobby Master 1/72 scale HA1334: Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II #78-0618 of 190th FS, 124th FW, ID ANG, USAF, Gowen Field ANGB, ID, Squadron 75th Anniversary 2021. Production run of 700 models.

Length 8.75 inches Wingspan 9.75 inches

PLEASE NOTE: The Hobby Master A-10 models do not come with pilot figures.

On May 4, 2021 A-10C 78-0618 c/n A10-0238 wearing a new heritage paint scheme was unveiled. The aircraft belonged to the 124th FW/190th FS “Skull Bangers” of the Idaho ANG. The paint scheme is of 405190 with a code 8N representing the first Republic P-47 Thunderbolts used by the 124th FW/405th FS in WW II. This special paint scheme is to honor the unit’s 75th anniversary. The aircraft wears a white nose, D-Day invasion stripes as well as WW II era USAF star and bar with the 8N denoting the 405th FS.

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.