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The Afterburn Podcast

#104 (Re-Release) Maj Brett DeVries | A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Gear Up Landing with No Canopy

The Afterburn Podcast

John "Rain" Waters

Society & Culture, Aviation, Leisure

5961 Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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This episode originally aired as episode 21. "2Watt is an A-10 pilot who, on July 20th, 2017, conducted a low-angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned, causing the canopy to be 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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