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The Story of Kim Campbell the Heroic Female A-10 Pilot who Landed Her Damaged Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog can fly and RTB when it loses hydraulic systems

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“Taking off in an A-10 is like being in an old pickup when you stomp on the gas.” Former Warthog pilot describes his first flight aboard the mighty A-10.

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“Taking off in an A-10 is like being in an old pickup when you stomp on the gas.” Former Warthog pilot describes his first flight aboard the mighty A-10.

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[Video] 354th Fighter Squadron Pilots Land A-10s at Fort McCoy, receive Unprepared Surface Landing certification

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[Video] 354th Fighter Squadron Pilots Land A-10s at Fort McCoy, receive Unprepared Surface Landing certification

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A-10 pilot who destroyed 23 tanks in one day during Operation Desert Storm reaches a historic 7,000 hours in the Warthog

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A-10 pilot who destroyed 23 tanks in one day during Operation Desert Storm reaches a historic 7,000 hours in the Warthog

Dario Leone

The story of the YA-10B (formerly Night/Adverse Weather A-10) the only the only two-seat Warthog ever built

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

The story of the YA-10B (formerly Night/Adverse Weather A-10) the only two-seat Warthog ever built

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Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Former A-10 pilot explains why taxiing in the Warthog “feels like leg day at the gym.” (Not all of the A-10s have a parking brake!)

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Congress looks to Block A-10 Cut forcing USAF to pause plan for Davis-Monthan AFB Center of Excellence for CAS

Military Aviation

Congress looks to Block A-10 Cut forcing USAF to pause plan for Davis-Monthan AFB Center of Excellence for CAS

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Cool time-lapse video of Blacksnake A-10 paint job

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Cool time-lapse video of Blacksnake A-10 paint job

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Military Aviation

Why the OV-10 (or a Bronco look-alike aircraft) could be the only suitable platform to replace the iconic A-10 Warthog

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This photo shows how the A-10’s sponson on the lower wing allows the Warthog to land with the gear up and still roll (and brake!), minimizing damage to the aircraft

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

This photo shows how the A-10’s sponson on the lower wing allows the Warthog to land with the gear up and still roll (and brake!), minimizing damage to the aircraft

Dario Leone

‘USAF plans to retire 42 A-10 Warthogs at Davis-Monthan,’ Arizona lawmaker Says

Military Aviation

35 of the oldest Hogs to be retired at Davis-Monthan AFB. They will be replaced by A-10 and HH-60 Pave weapons schools and test squadrons.

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USAF last serving POW retires (and recalls the moment his A-10 was shot down during Operation Desert Storm)

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

USAF last serving POW retires (and recalls the moment his A-10 was shot down during Operation Desert Storm)

Dario Leone

First air-to-air sortie for A-10 Warthog with new World War II heritage paint scheme of P-47 Thunderbolt

Military Aviation / Warbirds

First air-to-air sortie for A-10 Warthog with new World War II heritage paint scheme of P-47 Thunderbolt

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BRRRRTTTT!! Cool 3D animation shows how A-10 Warthog’s GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon works

Military Aviation / Weapons

BRRRRTTTT!! Cool 3D animation shows how A-10 Warthog’s GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon works

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190th Fighter Squadron emerged as the overall winner for Hawgsmoke 2021, a biannual A-10 Thunderbolt II competition, at Moody AFB

Military Aviation

190th Fighter Squadron emerged as the overall winner for Hawgsmoke 2021, a biannual A-10 Thunderbolt II competition, at Moody AFB

Dario Leone

These cool photos of Davis-Monthan A-10s under a snowstorm give a whole new meaning to “Brrrr-t”!

Military Aviation

These cool photos of Davis-Monthan A-10s under a snowstorm give a whole new meaning to “Brrrr-t”!

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BRRRRRRTTTTTT!!!! How USAF A-10 tank busters shot down two Iraqi helicopters during Operation Desert Storm

Aviation History / MiG Killers / Military Aviation

BRRRRRRTTTTTT!!!! HOW USAF A-10 TANK BUSTERS SHOT DOWN TWO IRAQI HELICOPTERS DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM

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