This Day in Aviation History
*October 10th, 1972
The fly-off begins between the Northrop YA-9 and the legendary Fairchild YA-10 (A-10) Thunderbolt II.

Wikipedia, Northrop YA-9:  http://gstv.us/1hvb84v

Wikipedia, Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II:  http://gstv.us/1hvbd8b

YouTube, Northrop A-9 and Fairchild Republic A-10 Briefing:  http://gstv.us/1hvbdVP

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