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A-10 Thunderbolt II

A-10 Thunderbolt II - The WarthogCreated by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1976
Head on aerial of a US Air Force (USAF) OA/A-10 Thunderbolt II observation/attack aircraft, piloted by USAF Captain (CPT) Andrew Quinn, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Bagram Air Base (AB), Afghanistan (AFG), over Afghanistan
The A-10 Thunderbolt has excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform.

Called the “Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft best known for its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun designed to fire armor-piercing depleted uranium and high explosive incendiary rounds.

In the 1970s the threat of Soviet armored forces and all-weather attack operations had become more serious. Six companies submitted aircraft proposals, with Northrop and Fairchild-Republic selected to build prototypes: the YA-9A and YA-10A, respectively. General Electric and Philco-Ford were selected to build and test GAU-8 cannon prototypes.

First A-10 was delivered to the U.S. Air Force on 30 March 1976. By 1984, 715 airplanes had been built.
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A Korean airman examines the General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm seven-barrel cannon mounted on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The A-10 is on a demonstration of air bases in Korea to familiarize field commanders with its capabilities

A Korean airman examines the General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm sev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, assigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, prepares to climb out of his aircraft after flying a late afternoon mission. The aircraft is on a tour of air bases in Korea to familiarize Korean and American field commanders with its capabilities

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, assigned to the 355th Tactical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A wide-angle head-on view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft showing the General Electric GAU/8A Avenger 30mm seven-barrel cannon mounted in the nose section

A wide-angle head-on view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft showing t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joseph F. Smith Release Sta... More

Maintenance personnel stand by to re-load an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft during a surge test, part of Operation Red Flag

Maintenance personnel stand by to re-load an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barstow-Daggett Airport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul J. Harringon Release Sta... More

A ground-to-air left side view of three A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft in low-level formation during a firepower demonstration for President Carter. The aircraft are assigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing

A ground-to-air left side view of three A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Fisher Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Several A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in low-level formation during a firepower demonstration for President Carter

Several A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in low-level formation durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Fisher Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft banking to the right during the first two-seater flight

A left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft banking to the rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

A left side view of the cockpit of the first A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in flight

A left side view of the cockpit of the first A-10 Thunderbolt II aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

Four Connecticut Air National Guard A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in formation

Four Connecticut Air National Guard A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft fly ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Frank Garzelnick Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, left, and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft participate in an icing test while a T-38 Talon aircraft, top, acts as a photo chase plane

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, left, and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

AN automatic loader is moved into position for loading the 30mm nose gun on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during an operational readiness inspection at Travis Field

AN automatic loader is moved into position for loading the 30mm nose g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Walter Perkins, Jr. Release Status: Released to... More

A1C Susan Miller operates a 10-ton roller used to compact crushed limestone during Prime Beef, a simulated runway attack exercise

A1C Susan Miller operates a 10-ton roller used to compact crushed lime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRIME BEEF Base: North Field State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT ... More

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft undergoes maintenance at Georgetown Municipal Airport during exercise Thunderhog II '80

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft undergoes maintenance at Georgetown Mu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THUNDERHOG II '80 Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A left front ground view of an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft on the flight line at Armitage Field

A left front ground view of an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft on the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Weapons Center, China Lake State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sam Wyatt Release Status: R... More

Secretary of Air Force Verne Orr views AGM-65 Maverick missile launching system of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during his visit to the base. CPT Al Allenback, explaining the system to the secretary, is a pilot from the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 354th Tactical Fighter Wing

Secretary of Air Force Verne Orr views AGM-65 Maverick missile launchi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Re... More

AN air-to-air underside view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during exercise Sentry Castle '81. The aircraft is assigned to the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard

AN air-to-air underside view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ma... More

SSGT Bill Clancy, sensor technician, checks the Pave Penny system of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during exercise Sentry Castle '81. The airman is assigned to the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard

SSGT Bill Clancy, sensor technician, checks the Pave Penny system of a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Hancock Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing; Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Hunters, A-4s and F-5s; and Royal Australian Mirage aircraft fly in a 10-ship formation during a short operation with the RSAF at the completion of exercise Kangaroo '81

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing; Royal Sin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '81 Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft, center, from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing; Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Hunters, A-4s, F-5s and Royal Australian Mirage aircraft fly in a 10-ship formation during a short operation with the RSAF at the completion of exercise Kangaroo '81

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft, center, from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing; ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '81 Base: Singapore Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to P... More

Military personnel perform maintenance on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during exercise Bright Star '82

Military personnel perform maintenance on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Frank Garzelnick Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft being towed into its hangar during exercise Commando Vulcan. The A-10 will be assigned to the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron (25th TFS), Suwon Air Base, South Korea

Front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft being towed into its han...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMMANDO VULCAN Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ted Koniares Release Status:... More

Right side view of a camouflaged A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flying over snow covered terrain during exercise Cool Snow Hog '82-1

Right side view of a camouflaged A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flying o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOL SNOW HOG '82-1 Base: Kotzebue Air Force Station State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

An air-to-air left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft firing a three second burst from its nose-mounted General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm seven-barrel cannon. The A-10 is over Range P-8

An air-to-air left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft firing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

A high angle left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, is carrying an AN/ALQ-119 electronic countermeasures pod

A high angle left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A left side view of an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft on the runway at sunset during the Crested Cap I phase of Reforger '82

A left side view of an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft on the runway at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRESTED CAP IREFORGER '82 Base: Leck Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ken Hammond R... More

Flight personnel make entries in a log book while standing beside an A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft during exercise Reforger '81

Flight personnel make entries in a log book while standing beside an A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '81 Base: Fliegerhorst Yeaver Air Base State: Hanau Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Thomps... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft is prepared to be launched on a practice bombing run by its crew during Operation Gunsmoke '81

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft is prepared to be launched on a pract...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '81 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

A female sergeant assists a pilot with his customs paperwork. He has just landed his A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft at the base to participate in air combat training exercise COPE THUNDER '83-1

A female sergeant assists a pilot with his customs paperwork. He has j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '83-1 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Craft Release S... More

SGT. Patricia Sheerin and MAJ. Joe Williams of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, RAF Brentwaters, England, preflight an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft prior to a practice bomb run during Operation Gunsmoke '81

SGT. Patricia Sheerin and MAJ. Joe Williams of the 81st Tactical Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '81 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

A pilot adjusts his helmet while in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, prior to taking off on a mission during the air combat training exercise Cope Thunder '83-1. The A-10 is assigned to the 51st Composite Wing, Osan Air Base, Korea

A pilot adjusts his helmet while in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER 83-1 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Craft Rele... More

A left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on the runway. The A-10 is among the first to arrive to participate in air combat training exercise COPE THUNDER '83-1

A left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on the runway. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '83-1 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Craft Release S... More

A group of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft land during Exercise Quick Thrust '83-1

A group of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft land during Exercise Quick Thr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: QUICK THRUST '83 Base: Travis Field, Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A 30 mm cannon loader is used to rearm the 30 mm cannon on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during Refueling and Armament Team operations

A 30 mm cannon loader is used to rearm the 30 mm cannon on an A-10 Thu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dry Lake State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Marshall Release Status: Released to Public ... More

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft as another A-10 flies nearby

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, as it is prepared for flight during Exercise THUNDERHOG V

A left front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 354th Ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THUNDERHOG V Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

Various types of weapons loading equipment on the flight line. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pass over in the background

Various types of weapons loading equipment on the flight line. Two A-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Buster Kellum Release Status:... More

A pilot in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during the joint South Korea/US exercise Team Spirit '84

A pilot in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during the j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Team Spirit '84 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Long Release Status: Relea... More

Air to air front view of two A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, breaking from formation during flight operations

Air to air front view of two A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 18th Tac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lou Hernandez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft outside of a hangar during Coronet Card activities

Front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft outside of a hangar duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norvenich Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT R.L. Watson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A left front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the Massachusettes Air National Guard, parked on the flight line during Exercise OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 84

A left front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the Massachu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 84 Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An air-to-air right side view of a 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft banking toward Cain Lake, a landmark near the base where pilots practice their combat flying tactics. The aircraft is armed with AGM-65 Maverick missiles and an AN/ALQ-119 electronic countermeasures pod

An air-to-air right side view of a 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 Thu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: England Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: ... More

Airmen at the National Training Center prepare to arm an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft with a Maverick AGM-65B air-to-surface missile during the Air Warrior 85-12 exercise

Airmen at the National Training Center prepare to arm an A-10A Thunder...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Marshall Release Status: Re... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Wahlm checks a Maverick AGM-65A air-to-surface missile on an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft prior to a live fire mission during the Air Warrior 85-12 exercise

SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Wahlm checks a Maverick AGM-65A air-to-surface mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Marshall Release Status: Re... More

A view from the boom operator's station of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as an 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches for refueling during Certain Sentinel, a part of Exercise REFORGER '86

A view from the boom operator's station of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Dirt flies up behind a target on the Koo-Ni gunnery range as it is strafed by an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during Exercise TEAM SPIRIT'86

Dirt flies up behind a target on the Koo-Ni gunnery range as it is str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Moo H. Han Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

An air-to-air front view of a 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during Exercise Team Spirit '86

An air-to-air front view of a 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron A-10 Thun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: Staff Sgt. Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Parked in a line on the flight line are, from front to back, a 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111F, and 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II, a 525th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle, an 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4E Phantom II, a 313th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon and an F-5E Tiger II aircraft

Parked in a line on the flight line are, from front to back, a 493rd T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: Sgt David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Rounds from the 30 mm cannon of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft impact on a hillside during a combined arms live fire Exercise (CALFEX)

Rounds from the 30 mm cannon of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft impact...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX Base: Fort Greely State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Willie Thornt... More

Artwork decorates a deployed A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft during the U.S. multi-service exercise Solid Shield '87

Artwork decorates a deployed A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Clair Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A right side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft preparing to taxi onto the runway at an air show

A right side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft preparing to taxi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station Patuxent River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.... More

Captain (CPT) Scotty Blanchard oversees operation of the air traffic control tower.  Blanchard, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, is currently working as supervisor of flying at the base

Captain (CPT) Scotty Blanchard oversees operation of the air traffic c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas Relea... More

An air-to-air right front view of an 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during a refueling mission over the North Sea

An air-to-air right front view of an 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft from RAF Bentwater, England, fires at ground targets during Excalibur III, a United States Air Force Europe bombing and gunnery competition

An 81st Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft from RAF B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Holbeach Range Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul A. Tubridy Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Ordnance personnel load a 30mm cannon on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during a combined Army-Air Force live fire exercises (CALFEX IV) at the Yukon Command Training Site

Ordnance personnel load a 30mm cannon on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ed Boyce Release Status: Re... More

STAFF Sergeant John Sabbadish of the 343rd Aircraft Generation Squadron secures a Mark 82 practice bomb for an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft onto a weapons loader

STAFF Sergeant John Sabbadish of the 343rd Aircraft Generation Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Fernando Serna, USAF Release Statu... More

The pilot climbs to the cockpit of a 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron (25th TFS) A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft during Exercise ORIENT SHIELD, part of Exercise COPE NORTH 89-1

The pilot climbs to the cockpit of a 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron (2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 89-1 / ORIENT SHIELD Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James Ferguson Releas... More

An aerial view of a portion of two A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE), on the taxiway near their hangars

An aerial view of a portion of two A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 81...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

CAPT. Bob Lazsky, an A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot with the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing, waits for help as he takes part in survival training during CALFEX '90, a joint service, combined arms live-fire exercise

CAPT. Bob Lazsky, an A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot with the 343rd Tactica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX '90 Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: MAST... More

A 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off during CALFEX '90, a joint service, combined arms live-fire exercise. The aircraft is equipped with an AN-ALQ 119 electronic countermeasures pod attached

A 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX '90 Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

CPT Bob Lasky, an A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot with the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing, cuts saplings to construct a shelter during survival training, part of CALFEX '90, a joint service, combined arms live-fire exercise

CPT Bob Lasky, an A-10A Thunderbolt II pilot with the 343rd Tactical F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX '90 Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft from the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing dispenses infrared (IR) flares as it banks into a dive over its target during the joint readiness exercise Arctic Warrior '91

An A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft from the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing dis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ARCTIC WARRIOR '91 Base: Fort Greely State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ru... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft from the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing flies over the Alaskan wilderness as it returns to base during the joint readiness exercise Arctic Warrior '91

An A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft from the 343rd Tactical Fighter Wing fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ARCTIC WARRIOR '91 Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ed Boyce Release Status: Release... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft takes part in a mission during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, AGM-65 Maverick missiles, and Mark 82 500-pound bombs.

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft takes part in a mission during Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Chris Putnam Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A close-up view of the tail section of a 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft. The plane sustained damage when an SA-16 missile exploded near it during Operation Desert Storm.

A close-up view of the tail section of a 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Kit Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing line the air field after stopping on base. The aircraft are en route to the United States after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing line t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Cinelli Rele... More

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over a target area during Operation Desert Storm.

An A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over a target area during Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A U.S. Air Force fuels specialist from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, England, Air Force Base, La., replenishes the fuel tank on an A-10A Thunderbolt II attack aircraft prior to a sortie in support of Operation Desert Storm. The Thunderbolt II is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles mounted under the wing.

A U.S. Air Force fuels specialist from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Prentes Trambue Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

An air-to-air view of a U.S. Air Force A-10A Thunderbolt II attack aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is armed with AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.

An air-to-air view of a U.S. Air Force A-10A Thunderbolt II attack air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Marvin Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft (background), a F-16 Falcon aircraft (foreground) and a C-130 Hercules aircraft (right) represent the type of aircraft that make up Air Combat Command's third and newest Composite Wing, the 347th Airlift Wing, Moody AFB, Georgia. From AIRMAN Magazine July 1995 issue "Moody's on the Move"

A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft (background), a F-16 Falcon aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Boyd Belcher Release Status: Relea... More

STAFF Sergeant John Kuiper, 442nd Fighter Wing from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, inspects an A-10 aircraft for pre-flight preparations. The reserve unit is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy in support of Operation Decisive Edge on 1-28 April 1996

STAFF Sergeant John Kuiper, 442nd Fighter Wing from Whiteman AFB, Miss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVORDECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Gary J Gu... More

Ground crews STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John W. Green (left), Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tim Darrah (safety vest), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrew Harshburger (middle) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jim Jackson from the "Flying Tigers" of the 74th Fighter Squadron (FS), perform final checks on A-10 Thunderbolts, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

Ground crews STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John W. Green (left), Technical Ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce... More

A United States Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) with the 74th Fighter Squadron (FS), Pope Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, sights a piece of equipment used to test the Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) system onboard an A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

A United States Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) with the 74th F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce... More

In fiscal year 1999, more than 21,300 parts worth more than $488 milionms were reclaimed from this treasure trove of 4,600-plus aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, including these A-10 Thunderbolts IIs glistening in the desert sun. This image was used in the April 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Phoenix Rising."

In fiscal year 1999, more than 21,300 parts worth more than $488 milio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release ... More

At Camp Mackall Army Air Field, US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Blalock, 43rd Security Forces Squadron, prepares to dive for his shelter as the alarm sounds for enemy air attack. The 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, and the 4th Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina used A-10 and F-15 aircraft to perform air attacks on the encampment and area used for Exercise GRYPHON WARRIOR 99-01

At Camp Mackall Army Air Field, US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GRYPHON WARRIOR 99-01 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Personnel from the 23rd Fighter Group (FG) and the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, along with crew members from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, prepare to load an MJ-1 bomb loader onto a C-5B on the Green Ramp in the early morning hours. The loader along with numerous other pieces of support equipment and 60 23rd Fighter Group personnel, deployed to the Kosovo area of operations to maintain and support four A-10A Warthog Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft of the 23rd FG that departed Pope AFB the previous morning

Personnel from the 23rd Fighter Group (FG) and the 3rd Aerial Port Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dave Davenport, Civilian Release S... More

Straight on long shot from the ground, looking up as an O/A-10 assigned to the 706th Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Louisiana, dispenses flares to evade a simulated surface to air threat while acting as the Rescue Mission Commander (RMC), during a search and rescue operation. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR), training conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Straight on long shot from the ground, looking up as an O/A-10 assigne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Medium shot. An A-10 Thunderbolt decends after refueling from a McGuire AFB, KC-10 aircraft (Not shown). The A-10 aircraft is specifically designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other ground vehicles. The A-10 has excellent manueverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods od time and operate under 1000 foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit ...

Medium shot. An A-10 Thunderbolt decends after refueling from a McGuir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Medium shot. An A-10 Thunderbolt decends after refueling from a McGuire AFB, KC-10 aircraft (Not shown). The A-10 aircraft is s... More

Military members mingle with civilians as they view aircraft on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flightline during the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Anniversary Air Tattoo. Lined-up for review are (foreground to background) F-117A Nighthawk, F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-15C Eagle, QF-4G Phantom II, A-10A Warthog, and F-4F Phantom II

Military members mingle with civilians as they view aircraft on the Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Ground crew personnel assigned to the 25TH Fighter Squadron marshal out a USAF, A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from it's Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS) during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE), at Osan AB, Korea

Ground crew personnel assigned to the 25TH Fighter Squadron marshal ou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George F. Thompson, USAF Release ... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Guy Mach, USAF, 25th Fighter squadron secures a CBU-87 1,000-pound Combined Effects Munitions (CEM) into a MJ-1 weapons loader, after removing it from an USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during an exercise at Osan AB, Korea. SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), James White (background), USAF, 25th Fighter Squadron, operates the MJ-1 weapons loader

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Guy Mach, USAF, 25th Fighter squadron secures a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A lone A-10 Thunderbolt from the Air National Guard's (ANG) 111th Fighter Wing at Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, sits on the tarmac at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A lone A-10 Thunderbolt from the Air National Guard's (ANG) 111th Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Ann ... More

During a Capstone firepower demonstration at Point Bravo the crew of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, 66th Rescue Squadron (RS), Nellis AFB, Nevada, simulate a search and recovery maneuver for the audience at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Air Field. An A-10A Thunderbolt II, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis AFB, Nevada, drops flares to draw fire as it provides coverage for the helicopter. Capstone is a quarterly demonstration of aerial firepower and how it can be applied to the battlefield

During a Capstone firepower demonstration at Point Bravo the crew of a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Melan... More

US Air Force (USAF) ground crews conduct engine tests on USAF A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) ground crews conduct engine tests on USAF A-10A Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrai... More

High angle view of the ramp at Wheeler Sack Army Airfield, Fort Drum, New York (NY), during the Hawgsmoke 2002 Competition, showing US Air Force (USAF) Air National Guard (ANG), maintenance personnel preparing A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for competition

High angle view of the ramp at Wheeler Sack Army Airfield, Fort Drum, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jeanne E. Daigneau, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Lankford, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Pilot assigned to the 706th Fighter Squadron (FS) adjusts his oxygen mask in the aircraft cockpit before conducting a Close Air Support (CAS) mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Lankford, an A-10 Thunde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ricky A. Bloom, ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Rodmen Hill, an A-10A Thunderbolt II "Warthog" attack aircraft Crew CHIEF, from the 103rd Fighter Wing (FW), performs a post-flight sample of the engine oil, between training missions

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Rodmen Hill, an A-10A Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

A US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II "Warthog" attack aircraft from the 104th Fighter Wing (FW), 131st Fighter Squadron (FS), taxis into final position at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy

A US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II "Warthog" attack aircraft f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Nathaniel R. Terry (left), Crewchief, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), with USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher L. Rice, Weapons Loader, 52nd AMXS, perform last checks of an A-10 Thunderbolt II at the end of the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Nathaniel R. Terry (left), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kar... More

US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 345th Fighter Wing (FW) taxi for take off on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), before deploying to participate in the joint service close air support Exercise PATRIOT THUNDER

US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 355th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT THUNDER Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

A US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 354th Fighter Wing (FW), approaches the extended refueling arm of an Alaska (AK), Air National Guard (ANG) KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, from the 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), during a refueling mission flown over a snow cover mountain range, near Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), AK

A US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian W. Schlumbohm, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Shannon Wiley, 303rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi (MS), landed the first USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II at a forward-deployed location in Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Shannon Wiley, 303rd Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirkuk Air Field Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 111th Fighter Wing (FW), Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG), in flight during a training exercise, at Fort Drum, New York (NY)

A US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Robert Bunch, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Justian Martelle, with the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), marshals an A-10 Thunderbolt into a parking spot at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), in support of the USAF Weapons School "Air Warrior" training

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Justian Martelle, with the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ke... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kruskie Jacob, Crewchief, 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), talks with the pilot of the A-10A Thunderbolt II, 74th Fighter Squadron (FS), Pope Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina (NC), during pre-flight checks. With the A-10 mission complete, the aircraft flew for the last time at Tallil Air Base (AB) for their return to their home station at Pope AFB during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The A-10 is equipped with two stores containers under the wings and a 600-gallon fuel tank on the centerline

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kruskie Jacob, Crewchief,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release... More

A 12-year old girl named Leslie Medina, enjoys wearing a pilots helmet and being at the wheel of an A-10 Thunderbolt display vehicle, during the Summer Knights car show and swap meet, held at Bradley Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Berlin, Connecticut (CT). The program donates contributions for families of deployed service men and women, of the CTARNG and the Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG)

A 12-year old girl named Leslie Medina, enjoys wearing a pilots helmet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bradley Air National Guard Base State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Erin E. Mcnamara, USAF... More

US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft Pilots from around the world bow their heads in prayer for lost comrades and those currently serving in hostile areas, during the Opening Ceremonies for Hawgsmoke 2004, a bi-annual bombing and tactical gunnery competition for USAF squadrons flying the A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft, held at England Air Park, in Alexandria, Louisiana (LA)

US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft Pilots from around t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: England Air Park State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Kim Allain, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Smith, 354th Maintenance Squadron, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, removes a Low Pressure Turbine rotor on an A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft engine, while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture level 2, during an Operational Readiness Exercise Phase 2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Sept. 14, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Smith, 354th Maintenance Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), marshal into place a US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, from the 103rd Fighter Wing (FW), Connecticut (CT), Air National Guard (ANG), at the Georgia (GA), ANG Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), located in Savannah, GA, during Exercise Battlehog 1-04. The aircraft is painted in the World War II (WWII) Black Lighting scheme in celebration of the Units 80th Anniversary

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Crtc State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amber Basgil, USMC Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) O-2 Skymaster (right) forward air control (FAC) aircraft and a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft, sit in Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park was dedicated on July 20, 2000 and includes 5 static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Ben Eielson, and a new AIRMAN's Memorial, due to open late this year. The Skymaster flew at Eielson between 1971 and 1986 as a part of the 25th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS). The Thunderbolts are currently flying at Eielson with the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 354th Fighter Wing (FW)

A US Air Force (USAF) O-2 Skymaster (right) forward air control (FAC) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

A rear view of the spin chute compartment on an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft

A rear view of the spin chute compartment on an A-10A Thunderbolt II a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

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