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Description: A U.S. Air Force A-10A Warthog, from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdhalem Air Base, Germany, in flight during a NATO Operation Allied Force combat mission, Apr. 22, 1999. The A-10 "Tank Killer" munitions include 250 pound iron bombs, ALQ-131 electronic jamming pod, 2.75 inch Zuni rockets, AGM-65D Maverick missiles, and a 30mm cannon mounted in the nose. The A-10As, deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, are specially designed for close air support of ground forces.
Title: A10Thunderbolt2 990422-F-7910D-517
Credit: http://www.af.mil/News/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000030347
Author: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg L. Davis
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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