Posted on Feb 7, 2018

This Air Force Pilot Landed a Damaged A-10 Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

CW5 Jack Cardwell

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This Air Force Pilot Landed a Damaged A-10 Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

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Posted 7 y ago

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 7 y ago

Nerves of steel.

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TSgt David L.

Posted 7 y ago

Pretty impressive work. I guess there's something to be said for dinosaurs that aren't controlled by "fly by wire". Thanks for the share CW5 Jack Cardwell.

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MSG Mark Million

Posted 7 y ago

Amazing story!!! Salute Ma'am!

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This Air Force Pilot Landed a Damaged A-10 Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

This Air Force Pilot Landed a Damaged A-10 Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

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