US Air Force A-10s involved in high-risk rescue of downed F-15E pilot in Iran
A US Air Force task force, including A-10 Warthogs, conducted a high-risk rescue operation for a downed F-15E pilot in Iran, engaging in close-in gunfights.
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A task force including A-10s protected the rescue aircraft flying to pick up the downed F-15E pilot in Iran. US Air Force photo US Air Force A-10 Warthogs were part of the rescue operation for downed airmen in Iran. The A-10s were in a "Sandy" role supporting search and rescue. The Air Force has pushed for the retirement of its A-10 fleet, deeming them obsolete. US Air Force A-10 Warthogs, decades-old attack aircraft the service has been pushing into retirement, were part of the risky rescu...
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