US Air Force reveals A-10 Thunderbolt II in historic WWII Flying Tigers camouflage

The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft appeared at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.

historical camouflage. Photos of the aircraft were published by the head of the 23rd wing of the US Air Force, Russell Cook.

What is known

The US Air Force 23 Wing is armed with twoattack aircraft A-10C. This is the newest version of the aircraft. She appeared in 2005. The upgrade brought an improved electronic warfare system, a new fire control system and support for "smart" bombs.

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At the Moody base in Georgia, a plane appeared inFlying Tigers camouflage. It was used by pilots of the American P-40 Warhawk fighter during World War II. In 1941-42. Volunteer pilots from the Marine Corps and the United States Navy defended China from the Japanese invasion.

Moreover, the American squadrons were part of the Chinese Air Force. And at the official level. How things have changed in 80 years. Is not it?

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Emblem "Adam and Eve" on P-40C Warhawk

Emblem on board A-10 Thunderbolt II"Adam and Eve". It depicts the first humans on earth wearing a green apple surrounded by a serpent, a playful reference to Eve's pursuit of Adam. It was the first chase on Earth, and the Flying Tigers were the pursuit squadron.