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USAF A-10A - Culdrose
United States Air Force Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-273 (later converted to OA-10A) from RAF Waterbeach - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. Date: 1980s / 1990s
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This photograph captures the iconic USAF Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II, specifically the aircraft with the serial number 80-273, during its visit to Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in the 1980s or 1990s. The A-10A Thunderbolt II, a twin-engine, single-seat, close air support, attack aircraft, was initially operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and later converted to the OA-10A for the United States Air National Guard and the Air Forces of other nations for the role of forward air control. Originally from RAF Waterbeach in the United Kingdom, this A-10A Thunderbolt II made its way to Culdrose for a training exercise or a brief stopover. The image showcases the distinctive Warthog appearance of the Thunderbolt II, with its large wings, tail fin, and the distinctive cannon muzzle flash emanating from the gun pods beneath its wings. The 1980s and 1990s were significant decades for the A-10A Thunderbolt II, as it saw extensive combat action during the Gulf War in 1991, demonstrating its remarkable capabilities in close air support and battlefield reconnaissance. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the A-10A Thunderbolt II and its continued presence in various military operations around the world.
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