Sabers deploy to Romania for Operation Dacian Thunder

Released today by 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs:



CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – A group of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit ready to take off while deployed in support of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 October 26, 2009. The aircraft are (from right): A-10Cs 81-0983, 82-0656, 82-0650, and an unidentified jet. During the operation the U.S. Air Force flew about 100 sorties; half of which were with the Romanian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res



CAMPI TURZII, Romania – Airman 1st Class Christopher Snodgrass, 81 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stands in front of an A-10 Thunderbolt II piloted by 1st Lt. Ken Lancaster, 81st Fighter Squadron, while deployed in support of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 October 26, 2009. The aircraft is A-10C 81-0983. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res



CAMPI TURZII, Romania – Airman 1st Class Christopher Snodgrass, 81 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, gives hand signals to A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot 1st Lt. Ken Lancaster, 81st Fighter Squadron, while deployed in support of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 October 26, 2009. The aircraft is A-10C 81-0983. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res



CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – A MIG 21 taxis past A-10C 82-0654 on the flightline of the 71st Air Base Wing October, 26, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res



CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – A-10C 81-0983 from the 81st Fighter Squadron provides close air support during a training mission for operation Dacian Thunder 2009 at the 71st Air Base Wing in Romania October 29, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res



CAPMIA TURZII, Romania – A joint terminal attack controller calls in an A-10 Thunderbolt II for close air support during a training mission for Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 at the 71st Air Base Wing in Romania October 29, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res

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