[DUMBGRUNT]

Very colorful photos

[CondorFlight]

The Warthogs needed to be in Iraq/Syria, chewing up the ISIS columns; instead, they are in Estonia...

good going by the Administration...

[frithguild]

[Bob434]

highly processed photo- and likelyl it up from the side for the purpose of the photo- but other than that it’s nice0-

[huldah1776]

Nice find. I clicked on a related article y'all may want to read with a 20 minute video the AF doesn't want you to watch.
It looks like the US Air Force really did try to suppress an amazing A-10 video

[armydawg505]

I’d rather see them killing ISIS, that would be more stunning to me.

[immadashell]

The U.S. Military has a long tradition of resurrecting outstanding fighter/bomber aircraft for current operations when the newer (vastly more expensive) weapon systems proved to be inadequate for tasks. The P-51 Mustang was brought back in Korea as the F-51, the A1E Skyraider in Vietnam and now, the A-10 Warthog (Thunderbolt). Great planes are great for a reason other than ensuring the retirement cash flow of the latest crop of Generals.

[Rusty0604]

Seeing the northern light is at the top of my bucket list.

[saleman]

“The A-10 is currently a hot topic within military circles, with infantrymen depending on it, airmen swearing by it, and the Pentagon planning to take it out of rotation in favor of the newer, incredibly costly F-35.”

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I don’t understand the concept of “close air support”, apparently.

[lurk]

There are a few aircraft which most perfectly go from intended design to successful function. The A-10 is one of them. Which is why we’re getting rid of them.

[JoeProBono]

[SunLakesJeff]

They still can't replace/update that airframe. Tank-killer in something like it's 40th year of service. Won an Oscar in Iraq.