00:00A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt 2 like this was shot down in Iran while
00:05attempting to rescue crew members from the downed F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet.
00:11The pilot then made the decision to eject over friendly territory and was
00:16quickly and safely recovered and is doing fine.
00:20A-10s entered the war in March to chase Iranian boats in the
00:24Strait of Hormuz which remains largely closed by Iran. Known as the Warthog,
00:29the A-10 has been in service since 1977 but the Air Force has been pushing to
00:34retire it from service deeming the aircraft obsolete. For now though over 160
00:40Warthogs remain in service. They carry rockets missiles and bombs but they're
00:46best known for their 30 millimeter Gatling style autocannons which make a unique
00:51sound. The Air Force is looking to F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to take over
00:58A-10 missions but for now the Warthog flies on as the war in Iran continues.
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