Tuesday, September 21, 2010

75th fly out the door

Photos released today by 23rd Wing Public Affairs:



9/20/2010 - Three A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft are prepared for deployment here September 17, 2010. Members from the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron help to ensure the A-10 had a quick takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman) Hi-res



9/20/2010 - Staff Sgt. Mathew Houston, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, checks with the pilot of an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft before take-off here September 17, 2010. Members from the 75th Fighter Squadron are deployed to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman) Hi-res

Note: This A-10C is marked as 20660 in front of the windshield. It could be 78-0660. But a 660 is currently not deployed. Maybe it was only an air spare.



9/20/2010 - Capt. Mathew Shelly, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, provides his last check with his crew chief before closing the canopy here September 17, 2010. Captain Shelly will be flying his aircraft from Moody to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman) Hi-res

Please note: Some more related pictures will be uploaded soon.

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