A-10s launch to join Red Flag

Released by 23rd Wing Public Affairs October 19, 2009:



Staff Sgt. Todd Mesman, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit A-10C Thunderbolt II crew chief, prepares A-10C 79-0207 from the 75th Fighter Squadron (see checker tail markings) for launch to Red Flag here October 17, 2009. The Red Flag exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas, and will last approximately three weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi-res



An Airman from the 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit preps an A-10C Thunderbolt II for a launch to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., here October 17, 2009. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi-res

Note: Both aircraft at left and at right in the background are carrying Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10.



An A-10C Thunderbolt II takes off for Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., here October 17, 2009. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi-res



Maj. John Lesho, 76th Fighter Squadron A-10C pilot, displays an American flag in the cockpit of A-10 79-0139 he will fly to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., here October 17, 2009. On his left arm, Maj. John Lesho wears the 476th Fighter Group patch. The 476th FG is an AFRC unit associated to Moody AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi-res



Prior to a launch to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Senior Airman Brian Moran, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit A-10C Thunderbolt II assistant dedicated crew chief, communicates with Maj. John Lesho, 76th Fighter Squadron A-10C pilot, here October 17, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi res



Senior Airman Brian Moran, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit A-10C Thunderbolt II assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares an A-10 for launch to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., here October 17, 2009. The 23rd Fighter Group participates in Red Flag, a multinational exercise, to practice aerial combat scenarios in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller) Hi-res

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