U.S. Air Force loses Warthog attack jet near Hormuz (defence-blog.com)

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[-] Kalashnikov@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 2 days ago

Warthog is a ground support aircraft. Flies low altitude and provides cover fire for infantry, at least that's its traditional role. Why was it deployed to Hormuz? Are they planning a ground invasion?

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[-] TheoryofChange@hexbear.net 6 points 2 days ago

Was allegedly involved in search and rescue mission for the crew of the plane shot down earlier today

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[-] REEEEvolution@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 days ago

Battle for Britain all over.

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