[pfflier]

Many posters have answered the question by now. It's the third time the USAF has tried to axe the Warthog. It just won't (and shouldn't) die.

It is one of the best purpose built CAS designs ever.

[Smokin' Joe]

I was working in Nevada back in the early 90s and saw a couple flying figure 8s. I was astounded at how nimble the planes seemed (and glad they weren’t hunting me).