{"product_id":"a-10a-chopper-popper-77-0205-desert-storm-1-144-jc-wings-jcw-144-a10-001","title":"JC Wings A-10A 77-0205 Chopper Popper – Desert Storm, 1:144","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJC Wings A-10A 77-0205 Chopper Popper\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1:144 JC Wings model represents Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II serial 77-0205, known as \u003cstrong\u003eChopper Popper\u003c\/strong\u003e, during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The aircraft was assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 706th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 926th Tactical Fighter Group, and was flown by Capt. Robert Swain Jr. when he scored the A-10’s first air-to-air victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JC Wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77-0205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose-art identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chopper Popper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capt. Robert Swain Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 706th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 926th Tactical Fighter Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia, 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with plastic detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot figure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanding gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanently extended with rotating wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrdnance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included according to multiple exact-item distributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.44–4.5 inches long with a 4.75–4.79-inch wingspan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item:\u003c\/strong\u003e JCW-144-A10-001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\/JAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4895205500327\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany retail feeds combine the 706th squadron with the 23rd TFW. Official Air Force Reserve history identifies Swain and the 706th TFS with the 926th TFG, so Muncle Mikes uses the corrected unit identity. Use serial 77-0205, Chopper Popper markings, item JCW-144-A10-001 and all five exact images to confirm the release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/diecast-model-guides\/a-10a-chopper-popper-77-0205-desert-storm-1-144-jc-wings-jcw-144-a10-001-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the JC Wings A-10A Chopper Popper collector guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the unit correction, aircraft history, canopy and ordnance care, stand use, dimensions and arrival checks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC Wings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52971395252536,"sku":"F977-JCW-144-A10-001","price":79.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-jcw-144-a10-001-1.jpg?v=1789630187","url":"https:\/\/munclemikes.com\/products\/a-10a-chopper-popper-77-0205-desert-storm-1-144-jc-wings-jcw-144-a10-001","provider":"Muncle Mikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}