A-10 Thunderbolt II - Hoodie VForce Bombers XI Squadron was the first

XI Squadron was the first fighter unit

The US Army Air Service was formed by order of President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 as the US entered the First World War after which the United States Army Air Corps was formed in 1926 as part of the United States Army as a result of legislative changes in the War Department

born into a military family with an education at West Point

In 1960 Fairey merged with Westland Aircraft

it was the first bomber capable of Mach 2

A-10 Thunderbolt II - Hoodie VForce Bombers XI Squadron was the firstFairchild Republic A 10 Thunderbolt II This close air support, twin engined jet entered service in 1976. This aircraft is most famous armament is the 30mm GAU8 Avenger rotary cannon which is used to great effect on ground targets. Its best known nickname is the 'Warthog' due to its great looks.