A-10 Thunderbolt Image Gallery
The A-10 is a close support aircraft, specialized in anti-tank warfare. It is a true master of the battlefield, the large low-set wings allow excellent low-speed maneuverability, while titanium armor shields the cockpit and ammunition case from ground fire.
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Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, sit on the flightline awaiting the next mission. On the nose of the A-10 is a 30mm GAU-8 Avenger seven-barrel Gatling gun which is used to pierce heavy armor. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua Strang
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Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., fly in formation over Arizona April 29. The A-10s received in-flight refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Arizona Air National Guard's 161st Air Refueling Wing based in Phoenix. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alesia Goosic
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An A-10 from the 75th Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., sits on Runway 22 after making an emergency landing here Tuesday. The A-10 landed at Edwards with its landing gear in the up position after declaring an in-flight emergency. Air Force photo by Brad White
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An A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 354th Fighter Squadron flies over the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, near Gila Bend, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2008. The A-10 received numerous upgrades, including the ability to employ the Joint Direct Attack Munition. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Noah R. Johnson
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An A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 354th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., practices attack maneuvers at Berry Goldwater Range in Arizona Feb. 15, 2008. Boasting state-of-the-art avionics, fully integrated targeting pods and new smart weapons like the 500 and 2,000 lb. Joint Direct Attack Munitions, the A-10C gives its pilots increased situational awareness and the ability to strike targets from further away. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lanie McNeal
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Senior Airman Joseph Cordero, Staff Sgt. Andrew House and Staff Sgt. Barrett Read trouble shoot an electronic error on an A-10 Thunderbolt II on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.
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Senior Airman Alexander W. Ahlstrom, a crew chief from Spandahlem Air Base, Germany directs an A-10 towards the aircraft taxi lane before departure from MacDill AFB Fla. The A-10 unit is deployed to MacDill AFB to support exercise Atlantic Strike VI in Avon Park Fla. An F/A-18 Hornet taxies towards the runway at MacDill AFB Fla. in support of exercise Atlantic Strike VI, a U.S. Central Command Air Forces-sponsored exercise focusing on urban close air support operations. A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft are prepared for the next sortie as the Navy component departs for the Avon Park military ranges. U.S. Air Force Photo By Airman 1st Class Stephenie Wade
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A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, depart in support of Exercise Atlantic Strike VI Nov. 7 from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for Avon Park, Fla. Atlantic Strike is a U.S. Central Command Air Forces exercise focused on joint terminal attack controllers and urban close-air-support operations.
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Senior Airman Daniel Young marshals in an A-10 Thunderbolt II for munitions disarming after a mission at Al Asad Air Base. The A-10 is assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which is made up primarily of members from the 175th Maryland Air National Guard. Airman Young is a Maryland ANG crew chief. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez
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An A-10 Thunderbolt II fires flares as part of a combat search and rescue scenario Oct. 7 during Airpower Day at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Air shows improve base morale and friendships with local citizens. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Str
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- Inspections ordered for A-10 Thunderbolt IIs
- Reserve pilots utilize A-10s for training
- Korea, U.S. join forces for Exercise Max Thunder
- 3-D imaging to help A-10 integrate latest weapons
- New wings to secure A-10 longevity
- Modification allows pilots to share video with ground forces
- A-10 makes wheels-up landing at Edwards
- A-10C revolutionizes close air support
- Boeing Awarded $14.9 Million A-10 Wing Modeling Contract
- Maintenance unit completes upgrade of 100th A-10
- Close-air-support exercise tests Atlantic Strike participants
- Upgraded A-10s prove worth in Iraq
- BAE Systems to Upgrade Situational Awareness on A-10A Aircraft
- Air Force Reserve to form A-10 associate units
- Airmen take the fight to the terrorists
- Boeing Awarded $2 Billion A-10 Wing Contract
- A-10s get digital makeover
- A-10s return to Bagram
- A-10 Program Receives $40 Million Contract Modification From USAF
- Upgrades by Hill maintainers enhance A-10
