A-10A s/n AF 78-0583
USAF 104 FW, NAS Norfolk,
Oct 1999
Forward fuselage viewed from port.
The smaller of the the rearward facing air scoops covers
an internal gun gas purge fan.
The one fitted to the ammo loading door was introduced
on s/n 81-0981. Both scoops have been retrofitted to earlier aircraft.
Photo by Gunnar von
Schaewen
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