Those who worked with/flew them loved them for the incredibly capable machines they are. Friends who were in Desert Storm had nothing but praise for the job they did to clear out tanks and other artillery.
Those who worked with/flew them loved them for the incredibly capable machines they are.
I always hear the popular wisdom that the USAF hates the A-10. I never sensed that in my 28 years. Heading into pilot training, 1/2 the class wanted to get A-10s.