The A-10 Thunderbolt II has arrived in South America for the first time ever - the iconic attack aircraft are taking part in a major exercise Resolute Sentinel 23

The U.S. Air Force is conducting one of the largest exercises in South America under the direction of U.S. Southern Command. A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft have been sent to the region to participate in the event.

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The Resolute Sentinel 23 exercise involves approximately 1,000 Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard personnel. Eight partner nations are also involved in the event: Peru, Brazil, Colombia, United Kingdom, Ecuador, Panama, Chile, and Uruguay.

For the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the visit was historic. The aircraft, which had proven itself many decades ago, had never before been to South America. On 12 July, the aircraft was refuelled with a Lockheed HC-130 as part of an exercise.

The U.S. Air Force sent A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to South Korea, which are assigned to the 476th Fighter Group. They are stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

Source: Air & Space Forces Magazine