This brings back vague memories. We visited the museum in what must have been 1986.
I seem to remember it being a bit run-down then, and I don’t think I took any photos 🙁

Edit… No it was 1988 we were there.

Despite the obvious limitations, I would have thought the survivability of an A-10 in a hostile combat zone, would by far
exceed that of any combat helicopter. For that reason alone I believe it should stay in service for as long as possible.

This may have been mentioned already, but Discovery History are showing the series again as I write.
Several times, as it’s on until 6am Sunday morning.

I think I may have mentioned before, when a 727 (maybe DHL?) was doing full power engine runs, at the 06 end of Southend.
It was in the summer shortly after the grass had been cut.
We were sitting outside having a drink at the old B-52 club. It was like one of those films in the desert
where you see a dust storm approaching. Everyone made a hasty retreat inside. 🙂

Looks more like an oxygen or compressed air cylinder to me.

Those were my thoughts.