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Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 77-0268
United States Air Force (USAF) - Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 77-0268 (msn 193, base code WR'), on display at Le Bourget Airport for the Paris Air Show on 16 June 1979

Cartoon illustration of an A-10 Thunderbolt II
Cartoon illustration of a Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

An American A-10 Thunderbolt using abandoned tanks as target practice

A U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II parked at Davis Monthan Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II parked on the ramp at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, preparing for Hawgsmoke 2016

A Pilot fires the GAU-8 from an A-10 Thunderbolt II
April 24, 2007 - A Pilot fires the GAU-8 from an A-10 Thunderbolt II over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex during live-fire training

Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in formation
March 16, 2010 - Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in formation during a training exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Close-up of the GAU-8 Avenger gun on an A-10 Thunderbolt II
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II parked on the ramp at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, preparing for Hawgsmoke 2016

Close-up of the GAU-8 Avenger gun on an A-10A Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force, Geilenkirchen, Germany

A two-ship A-10 Thunderbolt II formation flies a combat mission over Afghanistan
October 7, 2008 - A two-ship A-10 Thunderbolt II formation flies a combat mission over Afghanistan. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude

Front view of an A-10A Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force, Geilenkirchen, Germany

Two A-10 Thunderbolts taxi out to the runway
July 26, 2008, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan - Two A-10 Thunderbolt II jets taxi out to the runway. The jets are experts at close air support missions

An A-10C Thunderbolt fires its 30mm cannon
An A-10C Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron fires its 30mm cannon during a training mission out of Boise, Idaho

A U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fires its 30mm gun at a strafe target
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fires its 30mm gun at a strafe target on the Barry M Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Arizona

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taking off
October 15, 2008 - An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off from the Salina, Kansas airport for an orientation flight over the nearby Smoky Hill bombing and gunnery range

An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot fires the planes 30-mm cannon
October 16, 2008 - An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot fires the planes 30-mm cannon toward a target at the Smoky Hill Range near Salina, Kansas

American A-10 Thunderbolts flying in formation over a desert landscape

A pilot in an A-10 Thunderbolt II fires the planes 30-mm cannon
October 16, 2008 - A pilot in an A-10 Thunderbolt II fires the planes 30-mm cannon at a target on the Smoky Hill Range near Salina, Kansas, during the gunnery portion of the Hawgsmoke 2008 competition

A U. S. Air Force Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in-flight over Afghanistan
October 7, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in-flight over Afghanistan

An A-10 Thunderbolt II awaits a mission at an airbase
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II awaits a mission at an airbase in Southwest Asia in support of operations in Iraq. The A-10 is a single-seat

GAU-8 Avenger gun on the front of an A-10 Thunderbolt of USAFE`s 81st Fighter squadron, Geilenkirchen Airfield, Germany

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The mighty GAU-8 Avenger, mounted on the Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 77-0268, unleashes its devastating power. This American A-10 Thunderbolt takes aim at abandoned tanks, turning them into mere targets for practice. With precision and accuracy, a U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fires its 30mm cannon, leaving no room for error. Parked at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, this war machine stands ready to defend with its lethal firepower. Flying over the snowy Idaho countryside, an A-10C Thunderbolt roars through the sky, showcasing its unmatched capabilities. The pilot skillfully engages the GAU-8 from within the cockpit of this fearsome aircraft. Meanwhile, maintainers ensure that every detail is perfect as they place chocks under an A-10C Thunderbolt II. In formation flight, two A-10C Thunderbolts soar together like guardians of the skies. Over Idaho's winter landscape once again, another awe-inspiring display unfolds as an A-10C flies gracefully above nature's frozen canvas. Zooming in on the GAU-8 Avenger gun reveals its intricate design and raw power - a weapon built to dominate any battlefield it encounters. Witnessing a U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II firing its 30mm gun at a strafe target is both mesmerizing and terrifying; it leaves no doubt about this aircraft's ability to obliterate threats. This close-up view also showcases the might of the GAU-Avenger gun mounted on an earlier version -the A-10A Thunderbolt II – reminding us of how far this legendary aircraft has come in protecting our skies and troops alike.