I have long been a fan of the Thunderbolt fighter bomber and
it’s ground attack prowess – this rugged aircraft with a massive punch wreaked
havoc though Europe and Asia in WWII – when the newer Thunderbolt II was
envisioned and entered service you could see why it took over the mantle of the
king of ground attack – The massive GAU-8 Avenger cannon and ordinance load
more than delivered on the design promise – and the damage the aircraft could
take and remain flying definitely echoed it’s earlier namesake.
The A-10 has been in service a few decades now what we
really all want as modellers is to see the current aircraft and how it has
evolved – and now there is a great book on the modern Thunderbolt II – an up to
date guide that has many people singing praises already for the book’s quality –
we can give you some images and info on it.
A-10 Thunderbolt II: 21st Century Warthog is a 'right-now' look at the A-10A/C
as it is being put to the test by continuous combat operations.
The author, Neil Dunridge, travelled the world to document
each of the remaining squadrons that fly the A-10, telling the story of the
men, women, and machines that are doing great work on the Global War on Terror
and beyond.
This book captures the Hog in its environment, be it at home
in the United States during peacetime or in Afghanistan flying combat
missions. Photos include air-air, combat
ops, weapons, and much, much more.
Its 180 pages of full colour photos and text take the reader
inside the squadron and cockpit, relaying what it is like to work around this
awesome machine.
You can get your copy of this great book at Reid
Air Publications or just check it out on their Facebook
page for more info as well – they have plenty of other great books right
now but this looks likely to be my fave of the moment!
