Aircraft depart for Red Flag 10-01

Airmen from the 51st Operations Group cheer on the pilot of an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he taxis at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before heading to Red Flag Alaska 10-01 September 14, 2009. Airmen from Osan will join Airmen from across the world to participate in Red Flag Alaska 10-01, scheduled for October 1-16. The exercise is considered by many as the most intense training opportunity available to combat flying units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephenie Wade) Hi-res

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9/15/2009 - Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea -- A-10 Thunderbolt IIs depart the runway at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, for Red Flag Alaska 10-01 September 14, 2009. Airmen from Osan will join Airmen from across the world to participate in Red Flag Alaska 10-01, scheduled for October 1-16. The exercise is considered by many as the most intense training opportunity available to combat flying units.



A-10 Thunderbolt IIs depart the runway at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, for Red Flag Alaska 10-01 September 14, 2009. Airmen from Osan will join Airmen from across the world to participate in Red Flag Alaska 10-01, scheduled for October 1-16. The exercise is considered by many as the most intense training opportunity available to combat flying units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephenie Wade) Hi-res



An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs the runway at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, for Red Flag Alaska 10-01 September 14, 2009. Airmen from Osan will join Airmen from across the world to participate in Red Flag Alaska 10-01, scheduled for October 1-16. The exercise is considered by many as the most intense training opportunity available to combat flying units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephenie Wade) Hi-res

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