Hurlburt Field welcomes flying tigers

Originally released by Hurlburt Field Public Affairs already October 13, 2009. Re-released and first-known to me today by 23rd Wing Public Affairs:



Members of the Flying Tigers reunion explore an A-10C Thunderbolt II on the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, November 13, 2009. Three former pilots and crew chiefs of the 23rd Fighter Group, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., were honored with their names stenciled on the side of the plane. "I've read all the history books regarding this group, but these guys are the real heroes," said Col. Skip Hinman, 23rd Fighter Group commander. "Though just a few names are recognized today, they really symbolize all of the Flying Tigers and the planes we've flown." Hi-res



Tim O'Dell poses in the cockpit of A-10C 79-0141 named for his father, Leonard O'Dell. Hi-res



A-10C 81-0964 sits on the Hurlburt Field runway during a ceremony November 12, 2009. Hi-res



Two former members of the Flying Tigers pose in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II on the Hurlburt Field runway November 13, 2009. Hi-res



Col. Skip Hinman, 23rd Fighter Group commander, speaks to the crowd at a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, November 12, 2009. Hi-res

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Note: Looks to me that two 23rd Fighter Group A-10Cs went to Hurlburt Field to meet this reunion.

See also:
2009 Reunion at Eglin Air Force Base
Registration form with agenda