The 104th Fighter Squadron is the one of America’s oldest National Guard units, celebrating 100 years as an organized flying unit in 2021. Operating from Martin State Airport (Warfield Air National Guard Base), Middle River, MD as part of the 175th Wing, the Fightin’ O’s have flown the A-10 Thunderbolt II Since 1980 and are the Air Force’s premier Close Air Support Squadron.

The post Maryland ANG 104th Fighter Squadron appeared first on Squadron Posters.

A-10 Design specifications:

• Step 1) Use worlds most powerful Gatling-type cannon.
• Step 2) Build aircraft around step 1.

     The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-type cannon that is typically mounted to the United States Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire. The GAU-8/A is also used in the Goalkeeper CIWS ship weapon system, which provides defense against short-range threats.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that is its primary armament and the heaviest-ever automatic cannon mounted on an aircraft. The A-10's airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying.

The post A-10 Playing Card Style appeared first on Squadron Posters.

The 104th Fighter Squadron (104th FS) is part of the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard and is based at Warfield Air National Guard Base just outside Baltimore, Maryland. The squadron has flown A-10's since September 1979 when they picked up brand new jets off the Fairchild assembly line in Hagerstown, Maryland. The "Fightin’ O’s" have conducted Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue missions in the A-10 over Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

The post Maryland NG 104th FS Heritage Print appeared first on Squadron Posters.

This vintage style military aviation travel poster “Through the Ages A-10 Warthog Parked” is dedicated to all the hard working people who fly, maintain and support the A-10 Warthog.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that is its primary armament and the heaviest-ever automatic cannon mounted on an aircraft. The A-10's airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying.

The post Through the Ages A-10 Warthog “Parked” appeared first on Squadron Posters.

A-10 Design specifications:

• Step 1) Use worlds most powerful Gatling-type cannon.
• Step 2) Build aircraft around step 1.

     The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-type cannon that is typically mounted to the United States Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire. The GAU-8/A is also used in the Goalkeeper CIWS ship weapon system, which provides defense against short-range threats.

The post A-10 Blackboard Art appeared first on Squadron Posters.

This artwork is an *updated modern version based on the original on the WWII Propaganda "Give 'em Hell" Poster.  See all our Vintage Reproduction Series HERE.

[caption id="attachment_47328" align="aligncenter" width="231"] Vintage Military "Give 'em Hell" Poster Art[/caption]

The post A-10 Keep Em’ Firing Poster- You Give Us The HOG! appeared first on Squadron Posters.

This vintage style military aviation travel poster “Through the Ages A-10 Warthog” artwork is dedicated to all the hard working men and women who fly, maintain and support the A-10 Warthog.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that is its primary armament and the heaviest-ever automatic cannon mounted on an aircraft. The A-10's airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying.

The post Through the Ages A-10 Warthog appeared first on Squadron Posters.

A-10 Design specifications:

• Step 1) Use worlds most powerful Gatling-type cannon.
• Step 2) Build aircraft around step 1.

The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-type cannon that is typically mounted to the United States Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire. The GAU-8/A is also used in the Goalkeeper CIWS ship weapon system, which provides defense against short-range threats.

A-10 Blueprint T-shirt available HERE (sold separately)

The post A-10 Blueprint Art appeared first on Squadron Posters.

Our "Shock Wave" series of military aviation poster artwork is a collection that showcases aircraft in a unique art deco style. We aim to make aircraft look like they're ripping off the page with lightning speed! This is an exciting departure from your boring static side-profile aircraft prints on a white background and found only at - Squadron Posters!

The post A-10 Warthog appeared first on Squadron Posters.

[caption id="attachment_49598" align="alignleft" width="218"] Keep Him Flying Buy War Bonds[/caption]

The post Keep the A-10 Flying appeared first on Squadron Posters.

Up-Date: (June 20th 2014)  The House voted to keep the A-10 out of retirement by a vote of 300 to 114! This vote could not have happened without all your support and contacts to your Representatives. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/savethea10 

Sample letter to write your Senator/Congressman to SAVE THE WARTHOG:

Dear Senator/Congressman XXXX,

Thank you for your service in Congress to our state and nation.

As your constituent, I want you to know that I oppose the Air Force’s A-10 divestment proposal, and I call on you to cosponsor S.1764 or HR.3657.

As you may know, the Air Force is proposing that all active duty A-10 units be divested in FY 2015-2016 (plus the Air National Guard unit in Boise), and all Guard and Reserve units be divested in FY2017-2019.

I agree with General Odierno who said in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that “The A-10 is the best close air support platform we have today.” Even General Welsh has said, “the A-10 “is the best airplane in the world at what it does.” The A-10 is our nation’s best close air support platform. It has a 1-2 minute faster re-attack time than other aircraft. That is the difference between life and death for our ground troops in close contact with the enemy. The A-10 is among the best in avoiding civilian casualties because the airframe is designed to operate close to the action—where the pilot can see the difference between friendly, enemy, and civilian.

Hundreds of brave Americans are alive today because of the performance of the A-10 in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a July 2013 mission in Afghanistan, A-10 crews saved the lives of 60 Americans during a“danger-close” engagement – a mission requiring a fully operational aircraft with advanced weapons and properly trained aircrews.

The Air Force should not retire the A-10 before its replacement reaches full operational capability. Otherwise, it will result in a close air support gap that will put our ground troops at increased risk. Other aircraft cannot perform the CAS mission as well.

I urge you to cosponsor the bipartisan S.1764 or H.R.3657. The National Guard Association of the U.S., the Project on Government Oversight, and the Reserve Officer Association are supporting efforts to prevent the premature divestment of the A-10. You should too. There is no greater responsibility than ensuring our men and women in uniform have the support they need to accomplish their missions and return home safely. I understand that the Air Force confronts difficult budget decisions, but it should look for savings elsewhere in areas that will not directly damage our nation’s combat readiness and the well-being of our troops. Thank you again for your service in Congress. I look forward to hearing from you and learning that you are a cosponsor of S.1764 or H.R.3657.

The post SAVE THE WARTHOG appeared first on Squadron Posters.

This A-10 Warthog Poster is dedicated to the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan AB, Japan, the 45th, 354th, 357th, 358th Fighter Squadrons at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, the 47th Fighter Squadron at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana AFB, the 74th, 75th, 76th Fighter Squadrons at Moody AFB, Georgia, the 81st Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, the 103d Fighter Squadron, Pennsylvania ANG, the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland ANG, the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michagan ANG, the 184th Fighter Squadron, Arkansas ANG, and the 303d Fighter Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

The post A-10 Warthog Poster – Afghanistan appeared first on Squadron Posters.