A-10C "Maryland Farewell" 79-0104 104 FS Maryland ANG Sept 2025 in 1:72 scale
This is the A-10C "Maryland Farewell" 79-0104 104 FS Maryland ANG Sept 2025 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
In September 2025, the Maryland Air National Guard’s A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet — including tail number 79-0104 of the 104th Fighter Squadron (104 FS), 175th Wing — marked the end of an era as Maryland’s famed “Warthogs” were divested as part of the U.S. Air Force’s broader retirement of the type and the inactivation of the squadron’s flying mission. The 104 FS, one of the oldest Air National Guard units with a history of close air support and combat deployments, flew and maintained these rugged, GAU-8-armed aircraft from Warfield ANGB at Martin State Airport for decades before the final two A-10s departed for reassignment in late September 2025, closing Maryland’s fixed-wing flying chapter.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
In September 2025, the Maryland Air National Guard’s A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet — including tail number 79-0104 of the 104th Fighter Squadron (104 FS), 175th Wing — marked the end of an era as Maryland’s famed “Warthogs” were divested as part of the U.S. Air Force’s broader retirement of the type and the inactivation of the squadron’s flying mission. The 104 FS, one of the oldest Air National Guard units with a history of close air support and combat deployments, flew and maintained these rugged, GAU-8-armed aircraft from Warfield ANGB at Martin State Airport for decades before the final two A-10s departed for reassignment in late September 2025, closing Maryland’s fixed-wing flying chapter.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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