A-10A Thunderbolt II Diecast Model, USAF 917th TFW, 47th TFS, Peanut, Barksdale AFB
MP-5375-2Product Details
Postage Stamp Planes 5375-2 |
| 1:140 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | 4.5" | 5" |
In order to develop better camouflage for Desert Storm , the USAF tested two experimental paint schemes of the A-10 in 1991. One of the A-10 from 917th TFG (47th TFS) at Barksdale AFB was selected. It was known as the "Peanut " because of its brown special brown scheme (the other was known as the "Flipper" with a similar grey scheme). Both were not adopted finally and this " 76-0552 " was repainted in the usual grey but never went to Desert Storm. From 1993 to 1996, based at Aviano Air Base in Italy , the 47th flew 501 sorties as part of the NATO peacekeeping effort in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
In 1967 the USAF requested a new close support aircraft. On February 15, 1975 Fairchild delivered the first A-10s. The A-10 is a cantilever low wing monoplane of all metal construction. The enclosed cockpit is well forward of the wings and the bullet proof windshield protects the pilot along with a titanium bath tub structure. The A-10 was designed for primitive areas so that it can offer short term response against enemy vehicles.