If you are into the a10 you will find this interesting. Aviation gifts for pilots and aircraft enthusiasts page 2. The fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii is a singleseat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by fairchildrepublic for the united states air force usaf. The book, filled with deadpan humor and titled what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, colorcoded sections on soviet vehicles to instruct pilots on which parts to. Parents 95 we hope that your children enjoy the activities in this book 85 and will consider veterinary medicine as a potential career choice. Cold war coloring book taught a10 pilots to kill soviet tanks. In an abc book, for example, if a child points to a letter a picture appears, which he can then place anywhere on the screen.
The a10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tongueincheek and politically incorrect guide on. Jun 19, 2014 a10 warthog gun run a10 warthog gun run a10 warthog gun run youtube a10 warthog gunrun with apache and kiowa rocket strike. Dec 18, 2017 an f22, for example, could make fast passes at groups of enemy fighters all day and remain untouchable because wwii pilots cant spot it until its too late, and cant chase it afterwards. Jun, 2018 a 10 pilots were given a coloring book to help train them to recognize soviet tanks. At kidsnfun you will always find the nicest coloring pages first. You have to see this hilarious a10 training guide from. Actually the issue ive had is that at least in the original lock on, pretty much any tank was perforable from any angle, it just took more hits to down a t80 from the front quadrant. However, that was only because the idea of someone making a profit from the sale of a che shirt at a park celebrating the downfall of communism in hungary amused me. Fort hood, tx, united states 201st press camp headquarters. The sirens of death 11 amazing facts about the ju 87. Psyop in latin and south america psychological warfare.
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Army reserve soldiers from the 1158 assault helicopter battalion assist army active duty soldiers at fort hood, texas. The a10 thunderbolt ii has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weaponsdelivery platform. Airplane coloring pages, coloring pages to print, printable coloring pages, coloring for kids, coloring pages for kids, coloring sheets, coloring books, airplane painting, airplane drawing airplane sketch airplane drawing airplane art boeing aircraft boeing 727 plane design pilot gifts air festival patent drawing. Not sure it seems a lot of a10 pilots seem it is indeed effective. However, that was only because the idea of someone making a profit from the sale of a che shirt at a park celebrating the downfall of. Still, the rounds do have a chance of penetrating the t62s armor, but only from certain angles. A10 pilots were given a coloring book to help train them to recognize soviet tanks. The latest chicken wings coloring book for kids called blue skies features even more planes from around the world. See more ideas about ww2 aircraft, airplane coloring pages and aircraft. Its pages of original drawings will introduce you to floridian fauna like the spinybacked orb weaver. Why did none of the nato nations buy the a10 attack aircraft. Then get ready to break out the crayons and colored pencils. This article talks about the famous a10 coloring book cold war coloring book taught a10 pilots.
Think you have what it takes to be an a10 warthog pilot. The a10 has also excelled in combat searchandrescue for downed pilotssuch as for the pilot of the f117 stealth fighter shot down in the kosovo warand in battlefield interdiction against conventional forces with modern air defenses. The child can construct a different collection of images every time. Army helicopter coloring pages airplane coloring pages. In 1931, ernst udet, the secondhighest scoring german fighter ace of the first world war and future luftwaffe architect, was in the united states to take part in a stunt flying display. May 03, 2014 the a10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tongueincheek and politically incorrect guide on how to destroy soviet vehicles. What caused the common misconception that the a10 gau8 is. While it is great that each app is checked by apple before being released into the app store, and ipad users can rest a little easier knowing that it is harder for malware to get onto their device, this approval process does lock out some apps that would be useful. You have to see this hilarious a10 training guide from the. Super coloring free printable coloring pages for kids, coloring sheets, free colouring book, illustrations, printable pictures, clipart, black and white pictures, line art and drawings. An f22, for example, could make fast passes at groups of enemy fighters all day and remain untouchable because wwii pilots cant spot it until its too late, and cant chase it afterwards.
Gau8 the a10s primary antitank weapon is the agm65. During his trip, the 36yearold fighter pilot witnessed a curtiss f8c helldiver make a simulated dive bombing attack at an air show. Artillery tank coloring pages m1 abrams main battle tank coloring pages artillery tank, artillery tank coloring pages military armored tank coloring page free printable coloring pages pages coloring artillery tank, artillery tank coloring pages tank coloring pages to download and print for free artillery coloring pages tank, artillery tank. Unless the air force makes this argument more clearly, it will become a major flash point in upcoming congressional debate. May 25, 2016 today, the a10 warthog comes in standard compass ghost gray paint with some killer nose art for looks. Warthog a valentine for one of the ugliest, albeit most lethally effective, warplanes ever builtas well as for the men who flew them during the desert storm campaign. In the luftwaffe, it was the alpha jet, a trainer, and the g. Drawing on interviews with over one hundred a 10 pilots who served in the persian gulf during the 199091 hostilities, smallwood himself an aviator and korean war vet offers riveting perspectives on aerial combat. Cold war coloring book taught a10 pilots to kill soviet tanks by the time it was actually released the 30mm gun couldnt guarantee kills on modern soviet tanks like the t72 and t80. The a10 is currently on the chopping block, but back in the day the us air force made damn well sure its pilots knew how to shoot from it by using an unusual method a coloring book.
How effective was aircraft against armored targets during. It is commonly referred to by the nicknames warthog or hog, although the a10s official name comes from the republic p47 thunderbolt, a world war ii fighterbomber effective at attacking ground targets. A10 warthog live fire cockpit video flyover usa flag co. The a 10, on the other hand, has to fight like a traditional fighter, so it could ostensibly be ganged up on and taken down by a big group of enemy fighters.
The book is designed to inform pilots about just where the rounds from their gau8 avenger cannon are most likely to penetrate a tanks armor because while the a10s main cannon is an antiarmor weapon, its not an antitank weapon. An a10 warthog pilot from the 163rd fighter squadron, left, and staff sgt. How much damage would a gau8 avenger do to an abrams or. Til there used to be a coloring book to help a10 pilots learn how to take out enemy tanks. They can also consider releasing an updated version of the 1970s coloring book for a10 pilots. For areas the a10s cannon can penetrate, you should color it green. Aug 29, 2016 if you are into the a 10 you will find this interesting. Here is the a10 coloring book, written by cold war a10 pilots as a training aid covering how to shoot at t62. The a10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tongueincheek and politically incorrect guide on how to destroy soviet vehicles. From start to finish the narrative meshes together the pilots stories so they read as one. T62s were only vulnerable from the rear, and thin hard to.
Coloring for adults kleuren voor volwassenen airplanes of the second world war coloring book dover publications 46 coloring pages of wwii aircrafts on. I really wasnt expecting this to be used but it has been used quite a bit since christmas along with other colouring books. The objective of this book is to provide careerbased activities for students in grade 5. May 2, 2014 think you have what it takes to be an a10 warthog pilot. When i visited memento park in budapest some years ago, i purchased a che shirt at the gift shop. Back during the cold war, someone put together an a10 coloring book that taught pilots how to take out. In the mind of the hightech child the new york times. How effective was aircraft against armored targets during ww2. The jet alphabet book by jerry pallotta illustrated by rob bolster. This book will introduce young readers to 26 kinds of jets, with tons of fun facts and historical tidbits along the way. In 1982, gorgeous a10 snow hogs trained in alaska war. A history of american military helicopter operations from wwii to the war on terror. The a10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tonguein.
And seeing the troops below gives the pilots a greater sense of assurance that they will be able to help if. Michael gresley, right, 122nd aircraft maintenance crew chief, 122nd fighter wing, fort wayne, indiana, climb to the cockpit of an a10c warthog aircraft during operation guardian blitz, jan 23, 2018, at macdill air force base, florida. Why did none of the nato nations buy the a10 attack. The a 10 thunderbolt ii has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weaponsdelivery platform. When bought in bulk lots of mixed foreign coins, they can go for as little as a penny or two apiece. Cold war coloring book taught a 10 pilots to kill soviet tanks if you have any problems viewing this article, please report it here. Ideally, both the a10 pilots in the air and the troops on the ground would prefer to see each other with their eyes. The book, filled with deadpan humor and titled what you always. Activities include word searches, complete the pictures, make your own paper airplane, and coloring pages. It has a great mix of old planes, new planes, helicopters, fire planes, airliners. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Seeing the plane above, knowing someone is looking out for them, gives the troops below a greater sense of confidence. Armys blackhawk helicopter is a versatile aircraft suited for any type of mission. Ideally, both the a 10 pilots in the air and the troops on the ground would prefer to see each other with their eyes.
Hollywoood actor jimmy stewart joined the military as a pilot during. The blog war is boring has more, with a few highlights shown below. Other nato air forces pressed similar aircraft into this role. T62s were only vulnerable from the rear, and thin hard to hit slivers along the sides. The a 10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tongueincheek and politically incorrect guide on how to destroy soviet vehicles. Dec 10, 2019 the book is designed to inform pilots about just where the rounds from their gau8 avenger cannon are most likely to penetrate a tanks armor because while the a10s main cannon is an antiarmor weapon, its not an antitank weapon. Originally developed by the united states navy, the mcdonnell douglas f4 phantom ii is a longrange supersonic interceptor aircraftfighterbomber with a tandem twoseat, twinengine, and allweather capabilities. An a10c warthog pilot from the 163rd fighter squadron, 122nd fighter wing, fort wayne, ind. World war ii and rose to the rank of major general in the air force reserve. It included phrases such as color the bottom of the tank green and yourself brownyou dumb shit. The tradeoff in being more stable and easier to use is having less customization and ability to expand. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Bethpage air show activity book download this fun activity and coloring book for children. The a 10 is currently on the chopping block, but back in the day the us air force made damn well sure its pilots knew how to shoot from it by using an unusual method a coloring book. We color together with adult coloring books and colored pencils. This site is owned and operated by bright mountain media, inc. Cold war coloring book taught a 10 pilots to kill soviet tanks by the time it was actually released the 30mm gun couldnt guarantee kills on modern soviet tanks like the t72 and t80. The a10, on the other hand, has to fight like a traditional fighter, so it could ostensibly be ganged up on and taken down by a big group of enemy fighters. Still, it manages to not get too deep or wordy, so even the littlest aviation enthusiasts can enjoy it. Chief warrant officer 3 david flores left and chief warrant officer 3 tom morris right talk to one another while piloting a uh60 blackhawk over north carolina during a survey mission to observe damage caused by hurricane florence.
Among them, the enola gay, the japanese zero used by kamikaze pilots, the german komet jet. This book incorporates indiana academic standards for math, englishlanguage arts, and science. Put into service in 1960 by the navy, it was soon also adopted by both the u. Energy, pressure, temperature, material characteristics of the ammunition and the armor, the geometry, the. Gel pens 30 colors gel marker set colored pen with 40% more ink for adult coloring books drawing doodling crafts scrapbooks bullet journaling. Drawing on interviews with over one hundred a10 pilots who served in the persian gulf during the 199091 hostilities, smallwood himself an aviator and korean war vet offers riveting perspectives on aerial combat. Coloring pages teaching kids to spot different colors. Flight training to the extreme flight training to the extreme april 25, 20 by jim moore the nondescript exterior of the industrial complex just outside of philadelphia offers no clues about the extremes to which they push pilots insideall in the name of training and safety, of course. May 01, 2014 the a 10 pilots coloring book, with the strangelovian subtitle what you always wanted to know about the t62 but were afraid to ask, was a tongueincheek and politically incorrect guide on how to.
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