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Key Takeaways:

  • During an air show at Baldonnel Military Air Field, a US A10 Warthog pilot on approach was warned by ATC about a cyclist crossing the active runway.
  • The pilot responded with a darkly humorous (and potentially alarming) offer to "take him out," highlighting both the danger and the A10's combat role.
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A few years ago, during the Annual Air Spectacular at a usually very quiet Baldonnel Military Air Field:

ATC (to US military A10 Warthog on finals for a fly-by and demo) :
“Caution. Cyclist crossing the active runway.”

A10 (hopefully jokingly) :
“Do you want me to take him out?”


Paddy Kilduff
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