Pilot brings battle-damaged A-10 home safely

I know it’s old news by now, but for those of you who haven’t seen this yet, the pictures and the story are amazing. A testament to both how well built the A-10’s are and the quality of training the pilots receive.

Gulf War 2 Battle Damaged A-10 @ the Aircraft Resource Center

If you’re looking for the “official” press release, you can find it here:
Air Combat Command News Service (released April 16, 2003)

that’s a pretty banged up bird , very cool pics!!!

2 thumbs up for her.

Thanks for bringing us the pics. I always thought that those were tough birds, but I have new respect for the “tubs” and their pilots.

demono69

Stay tuned for a similar EA-6B story. Not battle damaged but impressive nonetheless - investigations ongoing, so I think I have to keep my mouth shut for now.

Two things to say, WOW, and backwards, WOW.
Lee