1:72 Scale Diecast Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II Model, USAF 57th TTW, Nellis AFB, NV, JAWS Evaluation 1977 (Limited Edition)

This model measures 8.75" long by 9.75" wide.

In 1977, the military mirrored the popular film JAWS as its acronym and name for its tactical tests of the A-10 and Army attack helicopters became the ‘Joint Attack Weapons System’ (JAWS). Air Force Aggressor pilots reported that the A-10's light celestial camouflage scheme made the ‘Warthog’ easily visible from above, so the 57th Tactical Training Wing developed a new terrestrial camouflage of tan, green, or grey, sprayed and brushed with other earth tones. Two of the camouflages were evaluated at JAWS II in November 1977, and by September 1978 the ‘Lizard’ scheme became a minor, though well-remembered, camouflage oddity.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

* Diecast metal construction with some plastic components

* Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details

* Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals

* Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels

* Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"

* Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity

* Detailed pilot and crew member figures

* Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards

* Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels

* Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings