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A-10 Thunderbolt II
Camp Douglas, United States
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. A-10's have excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons delivery platforms. Thru can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of to me and operate under 1000 foot cell ceilings with 1.5 mile visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. The aircraft displayed was flown by the 434th Tactical Fighter Wing (AF Reserve), Grissom AFB, Ind., from 1981 until that unit's deactivation in 1994.