Maj. Jay Spohn Fini Flight

Released today by 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs:



FORT SMITH, Ark. - Maj. Jay Spohn, an A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" pilot with the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, based in Fort Smith, Ark., taxis down the ramp following his final flight as a member of the 188th November 23, 2009. Spohn was the only Air National Guard pilot to be selected to fly the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter in the program's initial cadre. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl) Hi-res



FORT SMITH, Ark. - Maj. Jay Spohn waves to a gathering of family and friends following his final flight. He piloted A-10 79-0129 from the 184th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl) Hi-res



FORT SMITH, Ark. - A gathering of family and friends awaits the arrival of Maj. Jay Spohn following his final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl) Hi-res

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