Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily (Apr. 15, 2004) - Four Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft line up for takeoff aboard NAS Sigonella. NAS Sigonella provides logistics support for Commander, Sixth Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. The A-10 Thunderbolt 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.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily (Apr. 15, 2004) - Four Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft line up for takeoff aboard NAS Sigonella. NAS Sigonella provides logistics support for Commander, Sixth Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. The A-10 Thunderbolt 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.
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