Plane Simple looks into the stories behind the most influential, innovative and intriguing machines that ever took flight. Once deemed too slow, too simple and too ugly to be of much value, the A-10 Thunderbolt II – the Warthog, now stands as one of the world’s undeniable great planes. Its outstanding maneuverability, deadly firepower and legendary toughness are testaments to a successful design concept – the pride and affection felt by Hog pilots and crewmen for their airplane unrivaled. For these soldiers, it was merely a matter of time before the world recognized the greatness of the extraordinary airplane with the unforgettable name – the Warthog.
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