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Story summary
- U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs conducted a rescue in Iran to recover downed airmen after an F-15E was shot down.
- Air Force General Dan Caine described the operation as dangerous.
- The operation included A-10s engaging in close combat to protect the rescue efforts.
- Congressional intervention has delayed retirement of over 160 A-10s still in service.
- Supporters say no other aircraft match the A-10's close-air-support role since the 1970s.
