U.S. Air Force Major Rox Kirkendall, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 303rd Fighter Squadron, sits in the cockpit prior to a local flying mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy M. Kin)
Date Taken: | 02.14.2017 |
Date Posted: | 02.21.2017 14:55 |
Photo ID: | 3178836 |
VIRIN: | 170214-F-KV470-142 |
Resolution: | 6799x4537 |
Size: | 843.36 KB |
Location: | US |
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