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A-10 Hit over Baghdad: The Story of 8 April 2003
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During a close air support mission over Baghdad on 8 April 2003, Maj Gary "Wolfman" Wolf and his A-10 Warthog were struck by an SA-16 MANPADS while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Battle Creek Bourbon: https://shop.winglorespirits.com/pages/commemorative 0:00 Intro "Lead's Been Hit" 1:29 The Close Air Support Mission 6:10 Hit by an SA-16 12:44 Jettison Everything 15:33 Escort and Rescue Join Up 16:41 Gear Down 18:55 Battle Creek Bourbon with Wing Lore Spirits 23:44 Mitchell Wolf on Tail Number 258 Have a story? Program and partnership inquiries: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/ Lowdown Defense Newsletter: https://www.lowdownnews.us/ 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA…