Egyptians tour fighters, learn about American Air Power
Capt. Chris Petek, A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, describes the size of a 30mm round compared to famous GAU-8/A "Avenger" 30mm cannon of the A-10 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. The cannon can fire up to 4,200 PGU-13 30mm high-explosive incendiary rounds per minute, and is the backbone of the fighter's armament. Captain Petek is deployed from the 75th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and hails from Bigfork, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)(Released)