Why The A-10 Warthog's Rescue Of A Downed F-15E Pilot Forced The Air Force To Reverse Its Retirement
The Air Force both wants to keep the Warthog in service for four more years and slash its A-10 fleet in half in Fiscal 2027.
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The US Air Force Retired Its Last A-10 Warthog – Here's What Fills The Gap
Why the A-10's role is not being directly replaced and why debate is whether its role is disappearing or evolving.
A-10s Return From Operation Epic Fury With Nose Art, Bomb Markings And Iranian Vessel Kill Markings
The bomb markings on the returning A-10 Thunderbolt II jets hint at the variety of weapons the Warthogs used against Iran, while the kill marks offer clues about some of the targets they hit. On Jun. 12, 2026, 11 A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, belonging to the 75th Fighter Squadron of the 23rd Wing, from Moody […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti12 Jun