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Two U.S. Air Force A-10A Warthogs, from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdhalem Air Base, Germany, drop away from a refueling tanker 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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US Air Force
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A-10
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