Corgi 1:72 A-10A Thunderbolt II Sharkmouth England AFB Louisiana 1989 No AA38002

Description: Corgi Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II - England AFB, Louisiana 1989 No. AA38002, Vintage year - 2008, Scale - 1:72 Unit - USAF 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing - "Flying Tigers" was officially incorporated into the USAF as part of the 23rd Fighter Group on 12/17/1941. In 1944 the squadron traded its P-40 Warhawks for the P-51 Mustang and was flying the P-47 Thunderbolt when it finally left China to return to the U.S. Stationed primarily at bases in the Southern U.S., the squadron transitioned through F-86 Sabre, F-89 Scorpion and A-7 Corsair II before upgrading to the A-10 that it flies today. Campaign - England AFB, Louisiana 1989 - A-10 #82-0665 was operated by the 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1989 from England Air Force Base, Louisiana. Its tail bore the markings of the 74th TFS while the nose was adorned with a shark's mouth, paying homage to the squadron's earlier WWII ancestry and the renowned shark-mouthed P-40 Warhawks of WWII in the "Flying Tigers". Markings - green and gray camouflage with shark's mouth on front fuselage and other id for the 74th TFS/23rd TFW on sides and wings and No. EL 82-0665 in black. Comes with stand, attachable wheels and other components. Comes with limited edition certificate for No, 1577 of 2104 distributed worldwide. Model - Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Condition - new with minor wear on box Thank you for your interest.

Price: 152.5 USD

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

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