It's a matter of Boeing vs Fairchild Aircraft. The mission need is for a close-in support aircraft, and the A-10 has met that requirement better than others.
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Low-flying jets better than bombers for supporting ground troops
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The A-10 fliers-plus some very traumatized Royal Marines and B-1 crew members-may realize that. But Air Force generals apparently do not. They persist in believing a B-1 can replace an A-10.
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Spot on, TR & Old Dog New Trick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEdy84YGf1k
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