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A-10 Warthog: 50 Facts About This Legendary Aircraft

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The ‘Warthog’ Nickname Has Stuck Around

A-10 Thunderbolt Painted
Spc. John Brandenburg: A-10 Thunderbolt Painted

Initially, the cumbersome appearance of the A-10 gave it the nickname “Warthog.” After many years of successful missions, the “Warthog” is now an affectionate nickname that commends the aircraft’s longevity and grittiness.