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Caption:
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. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Senior Airman Greg L. Davis) (RELEASED)
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