{"product_id":"1-72-a10c-memphis-belle-iii-780651-capt-lindsay-mad-johnson-davidmonthan-afb-202324","title":"1\/72 A-10C \"Memphis Belle III\" 78-0651 Capt Lindsay \"Mad\" Johnson David-Monthan AFB 2023-24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Memphis Belle\" flew with the 324th Bomb Squadron and is arguably the most well known of all the B-17 Flying Fortresses that flew in WWII. In 1967, the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron paid tribute to the original, naming one of its F-105 Thunderchiefs \"Memphis Belle II\". That particular aircraft went on to score two air-to-air kills over Vietnam. In 2023, the USAF A-10 Demonstration Team honored both aircraft by painting A-10C #78-0651 in a SouthEast Asia camouflage scheme and naming it \"Memphis Belle III\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master's 1:72 scale A-10 Thunderbolt II has crisp panel lines and a high-quality finish. The hinged canopy opens to expose beautifully recreated front and side instrument panels, control stick and seat. Other fine details include a slightly offset 30 mm gatling-gun barrel with cooling vents, a Pave Penny pod below the cockpit, several ventral mounted antenna and prominent high fuselage-mounted engine nacelles that provide an unobstructed view of the turbo fan's blades. The solid metal wing features cambered control surfaces and main gear nacelles, and a complete set of removable under-wing mounted ordnance has been included for multiple configuration options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43392716800156,"sku":"HA1338","price":229.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/369415_0ca4c176-fee1-40db-9178-3cbeb0cbe62c.jpg?v=1780331257","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-a10c-memphis-belle-iii-780651-capt-lindsay-mad-johnson-davidmonthan-afb-202324","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}