A depiction of A-10A, SN 80-221, of the USAF 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska, in 1981. This aircraft featured the experimental Arctic camouflage pattern known as the "Snowhog," designed for operations in snowy, cold-weather environments. The scheme consists of irregular black patches on a white background meant to blend the aircraft with its surrounding winter landscape. Though officially confirmed to have been applied to only one aircraft, it's speculated that up to three aircraft may have donned the livery during testing phases. This camouflage was never fully adopted by the USAF and was used during Operation Cool Snow Hog.
