Air Force A-10 pilots get bombing practice during Fort McCoy training [Image 5 of 40]

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

09.06.2024

Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                             

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Sept. 6, 2024, as part of training operations at installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the 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 light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionally, with the capability of carrying precision guided munitions and unguided munitions, they can employ above, below and in the weather. A-10C pilots can also conduct their missions during darkness. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

• Date Taken: 09.06.2024
• Date Posted: 09.23.2024 11:23
• Photo ID: 8654910
• VIRIN: 240906-A-OK556-4198
• Resolution: 2097x2924
• Size: 629.42 KB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US