Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshalls A-10C 82-0647 prior to launch February 9, 2010, on the flightline. The aircraft was formerly assigned to the 103rd Fighter Squadron, 111th Fighter Wing (Pennsylvania Air National Guard), Willow Grove. Note ALQ-131 (deep) ECM pod on station 1 and the American flag behind the wind shield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson) Hi-res
Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, via communications cord February 9, 2010, on the flightline. The communications cord allows pilots and ground crew to communicate during pre-flight. Note Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson) Hi-res
Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a final check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to launch February 9, 2010, on the flightline. Final checks ensure no leaks are overlooked and items on the aircraft are secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson) Hi-res
Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a flight control check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II February 9, 2010, on the flightline. If flight controls are necessary for the aircraft to function properly. Note: Clear visible on the tail cone are both aft sensors of the AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson) Hi-res
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This past weekend (May 22,23,2010) the Warthog A10 crew delivered an exceptional airshow at the Dryden, Ontario, Canada 100th centennial celebration. I wish to commend the air crew, the maintenance crew and the procedure that allows the group to perform at air shows such as this. It was an honour to have the "Warthogs" here.
ReplyDeleteFrom a mother of a military person serving in Bagram with personnel from Fort Stewart, Ga.