American A-10 Shoots Down Iran Drones
An American A-10 has returned from deployment in the Middle East with two Shahed-type drone kill markings.
The aircraft, callsign TABOR61, was spotted landing at an airbase in New England on 11 October with two stylised drone silhouettes and "Ares" nose art freshly painted on the fuselage.
TABOR61 arriving at PSM after a trip from Lajes!
The photographs indicate that the Warthog had recently completed a six-month rotation within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
The US Air Force has not confirmed any specific engagements, but the markings imply that the A-10C may have successfully intercepted Iranian-made one-way attack drones.
Author's summary: A-10 returns with drone kill marks.