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To: connectthedots
I believe it. I've got a lot of respect for A6 and A10 (warthog) pilots. They go in low and slow and kick the crap out of their targets.

Anyone remember the Gulf War picture of the A-10 with one of it's 'tails' shot off and a man-size hole in it's wing? And the pilot flew that sucker back.

yeesh.

26 posted on 09/20/2001 6:26:12 AM PDT by Mr. Thorne
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To: Mr. Thorne
Something many people do not realize about the Grumman A6 is that the airframe was machined out of a solid block of a high-strength aluminum alloy. No welds or fasteners. This is why it was such a durable aircraft and could withstand tremendous damage and still fly.
27 posted on 09/20/2001 11:46:27 AM PDT by connectthedots
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