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When A-10 Warthogs Rained Thunder Over Iraq – The Battle for Muthanna Bridge

April 6th, 2003. During the Iraq War, Task Force 2-69 found itself pinned under heavy fire at the Muthanna Bridge near Baghdad. American soldiers faced overwhelming odds, with Iraqi T-72 tanks and Republican Guard forces threatening to break their lines. Only the precision and courage of A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” pilots Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Strasburger and Captain Greg Thornton stood between survival and disaster. Through blinding sandstorms, malfunctioning equipment, and relentless anti-aircraft fire, these pilots executed a series of daring close air support missions. Tanks were destroyed, supply lines cut, and anti-aircraft positions neutralized, saving the lives of the ground forces and securing the bridge. This documentary explores the strategy, skill, and split-second decisions that turned the tide of the battle. Witness the full story of courage and precision in the skies over Iraq. Learn how air power, coordination, and determination combined to protect lives and influence the outcome of a critical mission.