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Posted by DennisL
on November 6, 2009, 10:44 am
I stepped outside for some fresh air, heard a thunderous racket coming my way. Looked up and a pair of white A-10's passed directly overhead & banked east less than 1/4 mile out . They couldn't have been much higher than 1000 feet, if even that high. I saw all kinds of detail & felt the rumble in my chest. I felt like a kid seeing santa for the first time up close. I've always had a deep admiration for these planes. Their sheer whoopass & multiplatform capability is just awe inspiring in my eyes.
I'm willing to bet nearly anything they are out of Whiteman afb in southern MO. Home of the 509th Bomb Wing. IIRC, they house the stealth's there as well.
Anyone here ever flown in one or seen it up close in action? I'd love to hear about it.
For those who don't know what they look like here is a youtube video.
"A-10 Thunderbolts doing exactly what they were designed to do...bringin' the pain!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJSk2Xc3Eq4
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