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From: larmo@pro-odyssey.cts.com (System Administrator)
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Subject: Re: a10 in combat
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Date: 12 Feb 91 01:28:47 GMT
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From: larmo@pro-odyssey.cts.com (System Administrator)
In-Reply-To: message from t6mx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu

>Ilust read a A-10 shot down a Iraqi fighter for the first time in history

This is not surprising. the A-10 though not developed for air to air is
capable of defending itself VIA AIM's and the 30 mm gatling gun.

as for history every new event for the A-10 is a first since it has never been
in combat. It is doing one hell of a job too. I hope this conflict changes the
Air Forces ideas of retiring the fleet.

The A-10 is one aircraft that you do not want to get into a close proximity
dogfight with. You will more than likely overfly it and you definantly will
not out manuver it.

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