[immadashell]

In Viet Nam the equivalent of the A-10 was the A-1 Sky Raider. Like the Warthog, the A-1 was low and slow and ground troops and downed F-4 and F-105 pilots loved it because it could loiter for extended periods of time, carry incredible loads of ordinance and take severe punishment. The only reason the USAF brass wanted to retire it was because they were getting close to retirement and were trying to lock in cushy defense industry lobbying employment to really supplement their golden years.

[Kickass Conservative]

Don’t forget the P-47 Thunderbolt “Jug” built by Republic. Great Ground Attack Plane.

It was a tough bird with Armor protecting the Pilot and other vital parts.

They saw duty in Korea.