Description
This A-10 Warthog is a Beautifully handcrafted aircraft model made out of solid Mahogany wood. All hand made, hand etched, sanded, and polished to a high gloss finish to reveal the rich wood grains. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). Commonly referred to by the nicknames “Warthog” or “Hog”, its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS. Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller – airborne (FAC-A) support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on ground targets. This model is a Quality piece of wood work for display in any setting. This can be the centerpiece of conversation at your next gathering, or a silent appreciation for any art lover.
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