Caption:
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily (Apr. 15, 2004) - Four Air
Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft line up for takeoff aboard NAS
Sigonella. NAS Sigonella provides logistics support for
Commander, Sixth Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. The
A-10 Thunderbolt is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for
close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and
survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground
targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. U.S. Navy
photo by Journalist 2nd Class Stephen P. Weaver (RELEASED)
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