The interesting image in this post shows an A-10 Warthog featuring what they seem to be two kill marks of two…
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A-10C Thunderbolt II
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Military Aviation
74th FS pilots have been awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for their actions in support of OIR
by Dario LeoneThe Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to someone who distinguishes themselves in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while…
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The A-10C aircrews failed to adhere to established altitude and deconfliction procedures The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has recently determined the…
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Military Aviation
A-10 drivers receive Distinguished Flying Cross medals for strafing mission in Syria that saved over 50 U.S. personnel
by Dario LeoneSchultz and Harvey were awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for having displayed superior flight leadership and exemplary Airmanship while engaging fighters from the…
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The A-10C employs a wide variety of conventional munitions in support of OIR and the destruction of the Islamic State of…
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The term elephant walk dates to WW II when those who observed this said that the taxiing of these large numbers…
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Military Aviation
HERE’S WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD A SQUADRON OF GUTSY A-10 THUNDERBOLT II PILOTS
by Dario LeoneWhen Col. Aaron “Marco” Redfern took command of 75th Fighter Squadron his immediate goal was prepping his unit for the first A-10 combat deployment to Turkey…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
MOODY AFB A-10C WARTHOGS PAY TRIBUTE TO ORIGINAL FLYING TIGER
by Dario Leone23d FG A-10C Warthogs are charged with carrying on the Flying Tigers heritage On Apr. 5-20 the 167th Airlift Wing at…
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Military Aviation
20th ANNUAL HERITAGE FLIGHT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION COURSE UNDERWAY AT DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB
by Dario LeoneEstablished in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation…
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Military Aviation
Here’s how A-10 Warthog’s 30 mike-mike GAU-8/A Avenger cannon maintenance is performed
by Dario LeoneFunctionality inspections are meticulous processes: in fact one small oversight can lead to weapon failure or worse The A-10 Thunderbolt II…
