Despite the appearance of X-Wings and TIE Fighters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, some fans were clamoring for the return of other classic ships in the new trilogy. They’ll get their wish in Star Wars: The Last Jedi when A-Wings are prominently featured, and now we have some new details regarding their important role in the Resistance.
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A new book in the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which also features a wood model kit for fans to build their own A-Wing, reveals the ships will be vital to the Resistance forces as they attempt to evacuate their base on D’Qar after being discovered by the First order.
Check out the entry found in Incredibuilds’ “A-Wing: Inside The Resistance’s High-Speed Interceptor,” written by Michael Kogge:
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After their appearance in the Battle of Endor during Return of the Jedi, A-Wings became popular among Star Wars fans who admired their sleek designs. Though they’ve continued to play a role in Star Wars Rebels, it will be nice to see them back in the spotlight on the big screen.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi premieres in theaters December 15.
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