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#21: A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Blown Canopy & Gear Up Landing: Maj Brett "2Watt" Devries
#21: A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Blown Canopy & Gear Up Landing: Maj Brett "2Watt" Devries
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43 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2020
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Podcast episode
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"2Watt" is an A-10 pilot and on July 20th, 2017 he was conducted a low angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned which resulted in the canopy being jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system.
"2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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"2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Released:
Dec 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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