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Old 31st March 2026 | 21:45
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From: USA
Originally Posted by ORAC
Looks like, with the Iranian air force reduced to dust, the air-to-air threat is gone and the F-22s are headed home.



Meanwhile the A-10s heading out to the war zone have arrived in the UK. Long slow legs at their speed.

Video[[color=#000000]QUOTE]https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/...357275370?s=20
I thought they were retiring the A-10s…

From AI summary:
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, is being retired by the U.S. Air Force due to its vulnerability in modern combat environments, particularly against advanced air defense systems. This decision raises concerns about the potential capability gap in close air support as the military shifts focus to newer aircraft like the F-35 and B-21 Raider.
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