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By Jul 30, 2020
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Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

Task & Purpose asks an A-10 pilot what it it’s like to fly a cannon with wings; how it feels...
By Apr 8, 2020
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An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

The pilot declared an in-flight emergency before bringing the plane down without landing gear, Moody Air Force Base officials said
By Feb 17, 2020
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DoD: We’re retiring 44 A-10s. Arizona lawmakers: fight me

Sen. McSally said she told Air Force leaders she "would not allow their plan to mothball 44 A-10s starting in...
By Feb 7, 2020
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BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

One airman's BRRRT is another airman's VRRRT
By Sep 8, 2019
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An A-10 accidentally fired a rocket near Tucson during training mission

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Dozens Of A-10s May End Up Grounded Over A Crucial Part

A portion of the Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II squadrons may end up grounded over the next few years due...
By Nov 7, 2016
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The Story Behind The A-10’s Iconic War Paint

From its distinctive “Brrrrrt” that spells out death and destruction for America’s enemies, to the iconic paint job emblazoned on...
By Aug 11, 2016
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This Remote-Controlled A-10 Lets You Unleash Hell On Enemies

For those who have ever dreamed of calling in a gun run on backyard intruders — squirrels, racoons, neighborhood kids...
By Jul 25, 2016
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This Is How You Make An A-10 Warthog Out Of Legos

Beloved by American ground combat troops, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, or Warthog, is now a kickass toy thanks to an...
By Jun 16, 2016
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The A-10 Warthog Just Got A Little More Badass

Since the A-10 Warthog, recently seemingly destined for the scrap yard, is now engaging enemy Islamic State fighters in Iraq...
By Jan 14, 2016
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How The War On ISIS Saved The A-10 From Retirement

The A-10 Warthog has become critical to the U.S. bombing campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, forcing...
By Dec 8, 2014
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The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane

The A-10 “Warthog” once again has found itself in the retirement crosshairs. Yet again, the main support for its retirement...
By Jun 5, 2014
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The Air Force Should Divest the A-10 Jet Aircraft, But Not For The Reasons It’s Proposing

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Council on Foreign Relations’ Defense in Depth blog on May 20. One...