As a ground pounding tanker I love the fact of the A-10. We finally had something that could support us from the air. And believe me, we are vulnerable to a competent air force, which, fortunately, US armor has not had to face in my lifetime. We knew that in the event of a war with the Sov's the Air Force would abandon us and head off for their dogfights. But the A-10 was our air support!
I know the Air Force hates this aircraft, but I love it!
I was a FAC with the 101at during Gulf War I. Loved the A-10 but my heart hurt when I would call in Hogs flown by pilots I trained.
Happy and sad at the same time.
;-)