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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

The A-10 Thunderbolt (aka Warthog) II is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. The A-10 was designed for a United States Air Force requirement to provide close air support for ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support.

The A-10 was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger, a heavy automatic cannon which forms the aircraft's primary armament. The aircraft's hull incorporates over 1,200 pounds of armor and was designed with survivability as a priority, with protective measures in place which enable the aircraft to continue flying even after taking significant damage.

Photo 202a, Pease AFB 2010

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo 206a, Pease AFB 2010

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo 213a, Pease AFB 2010

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.6, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.8, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.9, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.1, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.2, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.3, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo a10.5, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo 3b, Hanscom Field, 1987

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo 4b, Hanscom Field, 1987

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

Photo 6b, Hanscom Field, 1987

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

F86 Saberjet in flight in formation with an A10

Photo a10sabre.2, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

F86 Saberjet in flight in formation with an A10

Photo a10sabre.3, Hanscom Field, 2002

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt

F86 Saberjet in flight in formation with an A10

Photo a10sabre.4, Hanscom Field, 2002


Fairchild-Republic A10 "Thunderbolt II" The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses. First flight May 1972. The A-10 “Thunderbolt II” had deadly effects during the 1991 Gulf War and in Iraq and Afghanistan following the September 11th attacks as a close-support and anti-tank aircraft. The aircraft is also known as the Warthog. The A-10 on display (Bureau# 76-0516) began its service with the 111th Fighter Wing, PA Air National Guard, in 1992 and designated as a weapons load trainer. The Museum acquired the aircraft in June 2011 and in April 2012 it was relocated from the PA Air National Guard’s display to its current location behind the museum. Photo 50, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Fairchild-Republic A10 "Thunderbolt II" Photo 51, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Fairchild-Republic A10 "Thunderbolt II" Photo 78, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Fairchild-Republic A10 "Thunderbolt II" Photo 79, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

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