I wouldn’t be here many times over if it weren’t for A-10s. Y’all are my absolute heroes! Thank you.
@hcatranch3Ай бұрын
Absolutely correct on that one
@LoociferZАй бұрын
It's too bad they don't make a new demo Wing with all of the new upgrades coming!
@joaoinacio336321 күн бұрын
⁸e ⁸@@hcatranch3
@johnfitzgerald4456Ай бұрын
Thank you Mark! Beautiful photography, actually made me cry. I'm a first class machinest, CAD/CAM programmer. I drew, programmed and machined parts for the A-10. This and the B1 Lancer are my favorite jets. I wanted to be a pilot. I went to college for aeronautical engineering but couldn't afford the flight time. Back then it was only $20k. That was the late 70's. Sad to see the Warthog go. I can still see a need, very few, but still a specific mission for her. Thank you Lindsay MAD Johnson for a wonderful ride along. I was imagining the maneuvers g force. Amazing watching you position your upper body to counter the g load. ❤
@briank3940Ай бұрын
I got to see this live on the ground and am so happy to see a cockpit view. Amazing!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Keeks_03Ай бұрын
I got to meet her at the clovis air show last year for my birthday and she is a wonderful person and excellent pilot and is an inspiration to many. Sad to see the Hog demo go its a beautiful plane and truly a life saver!
@TheBostonranger1Ай бұрын
That A-10 flew with the 122nd in Fort Wayne Indiana, i live close to the base i saw them fly over my house all of the time, now they fly the F-16 Viper. I miss the A-10. Black Snakes forever!!!
@brentsmock1044Ай бұрын
The A-10 is the guardian Angel for all ground pounders! The sound of those twin engines screaming in puts a smile on your face!🫡🇺🇸
@sabeillardАй бұрын
Absolutely great performance from the pilot and ground crew! Love this A10! Congrats from Portugal 👍🙂🇵🇹🇺🇲
@brainyhead1Ай бұрын
Going to miss the A-10...
@ericsd55Ай бұрын
Thanks Eric! I'm glad you were able to get this!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a blast working with the A-10 Demo team again!
@fj9460-lrАй бұрын
I just love this lady, her flying is amazing and her humanity is palpable!! ❤️
@Jim-h3z5 күн бұрын
Plus her heads on a swivel
@kurtboginski507Ай бұрын
Nice work Erik. Great tribute to a great aircraft and the people who fly and maintain in.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@williamhammond3998Ай бұрын
Unbelievable access and incredibly well done!
@jimheimerl1637Ай бұрын
Great video! It is fascinating to see how much is involved in preparing an aircraft for takeoff. Oh, and that Black Mamba livery kicks. And... oh wow, the visibility out of that cockpit is amazing. What a beautiful design.
@deputydd4364Ай бұрын
I heard that USAF managed to get the 'time to airborne' quick response from 10mins to 45 secs once they stopped all the saluting, fist bumping and about turning..... (seriously though, awesome video and love the A-10)
@jimheimerl1637Ай бұрын
@@deputydd4364 There’s a time for ceremony, and then there’s a time for BRRRRRRTTTT.
@jamesdotson4363Ай бұрын
Great video of inside cockpit action. I'm an old weapons troop, retired MSgt. First saw two A-10s fly when I was at Ready Eagle school Langley AFB Va. in 1977. Yeah, brand new A-10s then. Put on a show for the brass, I was like holly cow, like radio controlled airplanes, snap turns etc. Back then they were for the Cold War with USSR Russia, the wall not tore down yet, tank killers. Finally got to work on them at DM, well sort of, I was a Weapons Flight Chief. Got to watch them close up a Gila bend gunnery range once. I retired just as Kuwait deployments began. The F-15 and A-10 are my favorites.
@Its_Papa_JohnАй бұрын
I almost made it to that show, but had another trip I had to make. Very upset that I didn't get to see this magnificent plane in action just one last time.
@papajoecooking4425Ай бұрын
I worked for Fairchild in the late 80s. I proceeded the aluminum skins and miscellaneous aluminum parts for the A-10 Warthog. I’ve seen live combat action videos how this aircraft saved many infantry units bacon. When the pilot pulls the trigger on the Gatling Gun something is going to get destroyed. BUUUUUURRRRRR Enough Said! Thank you for your service keeping this 68yr old man safe!
@sandralogue1774Ай бұрын
Am s US Navy veteran and aviation enthusiast( Dad was A.F. and an Avionics expert on F-4s in the 60's). Was and still am always a huge fan on the of the A-6 Intruder,so when they replaced her with the A-10 Warthog,I was doubtful,but the A-10 has more than fulfilled her ground support mission. Amazing aircraft.
@CheifyRCАй бұрын
That was just awesome. 🤩🤩✌️Great pilot perspective and comms. Just ace. Thanks for sharing. 🤩🤛
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@54cj3Ай бұрын
Awesome video! My 8 year old son and I were right in front of the plane during the start up and waited for her to land. My son talked to Lindsay twice earlier in the day, and after she landed and came over to the fence where everyone was watching, she saw my son and walked right up to him first to talk to him again. Such a cool experience, and Lindsay was awesome taking time to talk to him. We’ve seen the A-10’s several times, and it’s sad to know this was the last time we’d see them fly. It’s cool to have your video, along with the ones I took, as a memory of the day. As a side note, I noticed you videoing that day, but had no idea I was watching one of my favorite KZbinrs making a video I’d watch a couple of weeks later.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
That’s so cool! I just sent MAD a screen shot of your comment and she knew exactly who y’all were! So glad that you liked the video and the teams demonstration in Midland
@54cj3Ай бұрын
@@ErikJohnston, thanks for letting us know she remembered us! I was really impressed by her public relations skills, besides her obvious flying talent. The show was well worth the 5+ hours drive to see the A-10’s one last time. Keep up the good work putting out great videos. You do a great job!
@jimheimerl1637Ай бұрын
@@54cj3 Yet another reason to be thankful she is on OUR side.
@Enid2SacramentoАй бұрын
Some of the best videography I've ever seen. Great job and thanks, Eric.
@Skank_and_GutterboyАй бұрын
I wish the F-14 had gotten tributes like this. It retired in 2006, 99% of the video out there is grainy, pixelated, and otherwise lousy.
@KutWriteАй бұрын
Loved the "marching preflight" almost as much as the show!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@KutWriteАй бұрын
@@ErikJohnston Who was the guy in the other jet?
@terranhightower341Ай бұрын
love flying the A10C2 in DCS, my go-to A/C!!!!
@brine80Ай бұрын
That thing truly is amazing even to this day and by current standards. There's a reason these are still used regardless of their age now, an amazingly remarkable aircraft. I would have loved to watch it land here, not sure why everything was included except that. Great video though!. My concern with retiring this aircraft is, how will its replacement do when it comes back home full of holes looking like Swiss cheese like the Warthog has so many times?
@Hangry_HungarianАй бұрын
That is some awesome flying. Love the livery and the sticker on the side of the canopy inside lol. Going to miss this beautiful bird!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jsgr8Ай бұрын
I love the A-10 best aircraft to see, Out on mission
@camodudeA51Ай бұрын
Best cockpit view I've seen...very professional video...super neat flying, love it.😊
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@petterwolff4373Ай бұрын
Love the A-10 Greetings from Norway. Video10/10
@Rod3E900Ай бұрын
Love the paint job on this A-10...Go Air Force !!!
@JoseRamirez-tr3eeАй бұрын
Nice paint job 😎
@marekvollach7831Ай бұрын
the two dudes respectful...professiional and EFFICIENT: thank you both.
@dave4shmupsАй бұрын
Great filming Erik! The A-10 is pretty maneuverable; a lot more then most people might think.
@paulschab8152Ай бұрын
It is designed for the CAS role. The control surfaces are massive. Those high bypass turbofans do it for me.
@dave4shmupsАй бұрын
@@paulschab8152 Yes it is. I love the sound of those engines. It seems like an irreplaceable CAS aircraft, so I wonder it'll ever be retired from military service?
@marutagruer6944Ай бұрын
Nice shots. I was holding my breath with her, exciting!😊
@Ready.A-10CАй бұрын
Fantastic video. Much appreciated. Radio included is great!
@J_JetClipsАй бұрын
Dude, that camera view over the left should so we can see the stick and throttle inputs is fking awesome! Sweet video!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Haha, thanks brother! That was the first time we had done that and weren’t sure but it turned out great!
@s.mendez7160Ай бұрын
This jet has such amazing capabilities with close air and SAR Mission support. Can't imagine an F-35 touching this.
@Wireman68Ай бұрын
The pilot looks good, ground crew looks sharp, aircraft is great, now show us your stuff. I guarantee you the troops on the ground love you.
@ti994apcАй бұрын
The P-38 lightning propeller aircraft in WW2 had the same top speed as the A-10
@JOSHL50Ай бұрын
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bobfitz7614Ай бұрын
Great show! I've been retired for a long time and wearing a hat on any flight line was a big no/no, no exceptions. Times have changed! Sad to see the A10 go. 11 years of my career on that jet. AR shop at DM
@ericulrik6659Ай бұрын
Man! If that plane was after me , I would leave town without packing!! What an impressive demonstration! Pilot and crew looks so sharp!
@garywilliams9678Ай бұрын
Amazing video. I could feel the strain and workout on this amazing pilot and the commitment of her team. Make me proud. Keep up the amazing work.
@flyerbob124Ай бұрын
Was told at Santa Maria airshow that this is last year for A-10 heritage flights. I suspect no more demo flights either. Mad told me she is most likely going to instruct then try for F35. Loved working with her.
@combat1ifyАй бұрын
Thanx for sharing "Memphis Belle III"
@JulesUS8386Ай бұрын
Reminds me of 30-40 years ago in Lubbock TX at Reese AFB Air shows with the little T-1A Jayhawks two seater training Jets. 🤩
@Blaines-smallengine-repairАй бұрын
Love the sound of those turbofans the a10 is prob my fav plane man
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Yup, I agree! It’s so freaking cool! 👍
@johnhagemeyer8578Ай бұрын
Im Old. First time I saw a A10 up close was in 1977 . I had flown over to Yakama to the Fireing Center, to down load troops flying in on C130's from Fort Lewis going to war game in the desert there. Between planes we would just hang around the dirt strip. I had to use the can so I walked up a small rise on the side of the strip just in time for an A10 to come up over that hill about 40 feet over my head, I saw him, he saw me, I fell on my back, wet myself, I think he pulled up laughing maybe, but it left an impression on me. 😊
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Hahaha, that’s so funny!!
@rochegriffin4Ай бұрын
Incredible footage!! Sad to see this plane retire….it has such a heritage and unique mission set, something the F35 will never quite emulate. Thanks for sharing!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@RobbieHendry-b9bАй бұрын
A10 is one of my favorite's
@jeffreywright1114Ай бұрын
The paint scheme looks good on the plane:
@user-kj8yo1tf7lАй бұрын
I love that paint job 🫡
@Just_a_guy_for_now9 күн бұрын
Nice vid now ur making me wanna become a pilot
@ErikJohnston9 күн бұрын
Go for it!
@celsoguajardovillarrealАй бұрын
Saludos desde Apodaca Nuevo Leon Mexico.
@unfnbelievable3609Ай бұрын
Wish I could see what that flying looked like from outside the cockpit! Didn't realize the A-10 was a one person plane.
@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDaveАй бұрын
there were 2-seat variations of the A10
@ss0073Ай бұрын
The sound the A10 makes when it does a flyby overhead….. because you entered a restricted bombing area in the Chesapeake outside of Norfolk…..is amazing. Next time I’ll pay attention to the lower level zoom on the chart plotter a bit more carefully 😂
@thomasjess61316 күн бұрын
Hell of a sharp crew!!
@carlossantillan4647Ай бұрын
As an Aeroscout Aviator I used to plan, coordinate and run Joint Air Attack Team (JAAT) missions with A-10s and sometimes, artillery. I personally witnessed the accuracy the Warthog pilots can achieve, not just with their Avenger cannons, but with their "dumb bombs". I would give them a target and it wasn't much effort for them to actually land one right on top of a target. IMHO, the Thunderbolt II was and still i the best CAS aircraft bar none. As a former Paratrooper, it saddens me that the "fighter jockeys" who are running the USAF have needlessly put the lives of the current and future generations of Combat Soldiers with their decision to retire the A-10 without first fielding a suitable replacement. =(
@vincentmiconi1869Ай бұрын
Would love to own an A10. Beautiful aircraft.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
You and me both!
@crfitz25Ай бұрын
I saw you at the Vero beach air show this year! I was staffing it via Civil Air Patrol!
@deltat6283Ай бұрын
That A-10 is one Bad Ass-10!!!!
@andyboyle3536Ай бұрын
Wow the Scottish Highlands loves the USA.Go Warthog Girl.
@b3_MediaАй бұрын
BRO THIS IS SO WILD!!!!! I love it! 🎉
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@CorySmith-eh6uxАй бұрын
The Government will regret DXIng this Marvelous CAS AIRCRAFT. Saved many of my Brothers and Sisters!! Flyin Razorbacks. 188th Fighter Wing, FortSmith, AR.
@Sandra-b1r6k26 күн бұрын
Based on the war in the middle east between the AF is bringing them back. Was told that the enemy hated the A-10.
@flypaddyoАй бұрын
Nice job Erik. Like the Johnston filming Johnson :)
@MTB_FANATIC99Ай бұрын
They need to think about our ground troops before retiring this aircraft or stleast talk it over with them THANKS FOR YALLS SERVICES
@kekw8212Ай бұрын
That dark color scheme is SICK! 6/5
@ModMyMindАй бұрын
7:32 When you are sitting parked on the ground and your computer tells you to pull up, because you are too low. 😅😅😅
@MCMXI1Ай бұрын
The greatest airplane that ever flew for the greatest missions that ever were
@NotchFoxАй бұрын
Sadly, I suspect dumping the A-10 will be a decision that will be regretted....perhaps soon!
@deekamikazeАй бұрын
The stories I've watched from A-10 pilots making it back after having almost every system fail and running on half of one engine while flying only using the trim is remarkable and something that these modern stealth aircraft will not be capable of. Hell, Fat Amy keeps punching out her pilots XD
@UnitSe7enАй бұрын
There's definitely things to be said about it's age and the limitations that puts on systems upgrades and continued maintenance. But there's nothing else like it. That face when government is more concerned about making sure all the fat-cats keep the money going around in a circle rather than actual defense strategy.
@charliehustle3685Ай бұрын
Women pilots 😬😬😬😬
@potatosucАй бұрын
@@deekamikaze Fat Amy hasn't killed one of her own pilots yet, and doesn't have to have every system fail because it doesn't have to get hit in the first place like the A-10 does.
@Meatwad440Ай бұрын
@@deekamikaze The point of the stealth aircraft is that because of the technology, you never need to get close enough to be exposed to the kind of fire the A-10 took at times.
@Musix4me-ClarinetАй бұрын
*Awesome Video* Being a non-pilot, DCS wannabe, I really did not know how much "trimming" was done. Very enlightening.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tango_uniformАй бұрын
Very unique aircraft. No 2-seat version so the pilot's first flight is solo. No relief tube, so cross country (or ocean) flights require a diaper. No weight-on-wheels (WOW) switch, so the pickle button is always hot.
@jetjock871Ай бұрын
We didn’t use a diaper. We used what we called “piddle packs,” a plastic bag with a dehydrated sponge which then expanded when used. I used to throw them out at the end of the runway. 😂
@roaddogrichardАй бұрын
That looks like a ton of fun to fly
@PrestonMonocАй бұрын
This is super creative! Great content!
@doogalloonniАй бұрын
Beauty, within Beauty!
@charliecoombes9818Ай бұрын
Saw you at the Robinson, ILL Airshow Wings at The Wabash. Also saw you fly over my house on the way to the airport
@trpugh9748Ай бұрын
I still say they need to build an updated version of it that can fly a little faster
@KAWASAKILIYT11 күн бұрын
Yes I do to😊
@grammostola123Ай бұрын
Nice voice on radio ❤. Like a medivac dropship from Starcraft2
@WillGain10Ай бұрын
With out of control national debt, endless reckless spending and inevitable Middle East Wars, How could anyone in their right mind even think of cutting such an Absolutely Amazing Aircraft. Complete Madness. Long Live "THE HOG" FREEDOM!!!💪🇺🇸👍
@janbuitengaАй бұрын
About 40 years ago I saw two A10’s flying over a lake in Frysland, in the north of the Netherlands. Not knowing (then) what plane it was I contacted the airforcebase in Leeuwarden. Discribing the plane’s forms they told me I had witnessed one of the first flights of two warthogs from a German based American airforcebase. It appeared that “my” lake was a turning point in the route the pilots flew often and I have seen them flying here many more times…..
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Oh man that’s cool!! 👍
@gantechАй бұрын
We will miss the A-10
@GamingFun112Ай бұрын
And the cool thing about this is that this was at my local airshow
@AustinThreattАй бұрын
Ik a new a10 worth of design that would make it the worlds physically, best military fighting for combat
@AirshowAddictАй бұрын
Excellent video.... "Attack"!
@Vadim-GoekeАй бұрын
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME
@RaulSavala-em1vbАй бұрын
Great job Miss Lingstrom, excellent/bravo, 👌😉👍🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸
@samfoxley8972Ай бұрын
man she has the coolest job in the world!
@TomasLjung-jj5dpАй бұрын
Pilots at their highest air show perfection and seen blue angels show also oh what a nice seen in jet cockpit must say bravo bravo Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
@bradok3695Ай бұрын
Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing!
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rkgsdАй бұрын
Ironic that the one and only attack class aircraft from Fairchild Republic wound up being kept in service far longer than expected.
@josephhorning9077Ай бұрын
The Air Force hates it but the Army loves it
@RemyRADАй бұрын
This is impressive. While I was not a, military pilot, myself. Never really a pilot. Except in my early teenage years. Flying a piper Cherokee 140, with my dad. And so... I know something about this A-10. Something as intimate as this pilot. Though I never flew on, exactly. No. I had the opportunity. To fly the Northrop Grumman, A-10, military simulator. Complete with force feedback. And let me tell you. This is not a fly by wire aircraft. You have to be fairly strong. To fly this aircraft. It's all hydraulic control. And you feel it. It's hard, tough. Not as easy to throw around as it might look. This gal is a beefy Pilot. To be able to fly the craft. Highly flew the military simulator. It didn't go anywhere. It sat on the ground. I'd love to take a ride in one. I think my flying days are over. I just turned 69. I got to drive that simulator out, over 23 years ago. When I was still kind of young. I loved the full on preflight check with the ground crew. That was awesome! We never get to see that. As, it's not boring. Talk about sleight-of-hand. He wiggles his hand. And the wing control surfaces move. Like he is conducting a symphony orchestra. It was a beautiful performance. Very impressive. Our beautiful US military. What a wonderful flight. I really enjoyed. Thank you. I was with you the whole time. What a thrill. RemyRAD
@TwolifeАй бұрын
I was stationed at Suwon AB in '84 with brand-new A-10s! Egress Tech "Life Insurance"
@henrykoivusilta6232Ай бұрын
😍 It's a great video. Greetings from Finland 😍
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@EricVelasco-jq8hdАй бұрын
Awesome video brother 🤙
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Hey thanks brother! Sure was great seeing you there!
@randallmacdonald4851Ай бұрын
Ha! A 9-line for a simulated CAS attack. She did it in her head; I gotta write mine down. (But I don't get to practice every day. :-/) Nice flight.
@Feelalive1009Ай бұрын
Dear Erik you are my favourite really you are so nice and I really appreciate you 🙌🏻🙏🏻🎊❤️😍😍😍😍
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@stanleydsouza672322 күн бұрын
One of my most Favorite of all the one and only A10
@blakechinn5792Ай бұрын
Really cool video of an A10
@WildWeaselPhantomАй бұрын
Awesome Warthog footage.
@ErikJohnstonАй бұрын
Thank you 👍
@Rajnish.Sharma.1Ай бұрын
Wow superb mind blowing 👌👍📡⚡⚡📡
@jimsodowsky1298Ай бұрын
This A-10- show is far better than the TBirds and Blue Angels. So says a USAF (Ret) CMSgt. Go Blue
@billwade4998Ай бұрын
The new A-10s are going to be around for awhile
@GianniLavezziАй бұрын
questa DONNA.. pilota sa il fatto suo! women brave pilot ❤