Both Misty FAC aircrew men were fully qualified fighter pilots. During a mission, the front-seater usually flew the aircraft while the back-seater navigated and observed. (U.S. Air Force photo)
One of two prototypes built in 1972 to compete against the Fairchild YA-10 for a new USAF close air support aircraft. The YA-9 was unsuccessful while the YA-10 became the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II