It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was considering putting the A-10 Warthog out to pasture. Now, not only has the "Hog" received a significant upgrade -- to the tune of $300 million -- but it is considered one of the most effective fighters on the Iraqi campaign. "A-10's may be ugly, but when you need air support, there is nothing more beautiful." It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was making noises about cancelling the venerable, scrappy A-10 Warthog close air support plane. Last week at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, "a significantly upgraded version of the 1970s-era Warthog with new advanced precision engagement capabilities took its first flight," Inside the Air Force reports. From the outside, the new Hog looks the same as the old one. But there are slew of differences on the inside that should make the A-10 a whole lot easier to fly. The $300 million [A-10C] program gives the Warthog two new glass multifunction color cockpit displays, along with a digital...