Spangdahlem Airmen, A-10s train at Red Flag

Released today on Nellis's public website:



NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Airman from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, prepare to load ammunition aboard an A-10 Warthog during Red Flag 10-3 February 26, 2010. The A-10 is designed for close air support of ground troops and is a highly survivable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive) Hi-res

Note: The aircraft in the foreground is A-10C 81-0960.



NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Airman 1st Class John Davis, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, prepares a Maverick missile to be loaded aboard an A-10 Warthog during Red Flag 10-3 February 26, 2010. Airman Davis hails from Memphis, Tennessee, and is participating in his first exercise of this kind. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive) Hi-res



NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Airman 1st Class Gregory Beach is assisted by Tech. Sgt. Lisa Bowers, both from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, in repairing a fuel door on an A-10 Warthog during Red Flag 10-3 February 26, 2010. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. 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 Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive) Hi-res

Note: The aircraft is A-10C 81-0988.



NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, returns from a training mission during Red Flag 10-3 March 3, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman) Hi-res

Note: The aircraft is A-10C 82-0650, equipped with AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System. Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10.



NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Kevin Henry, an A-10 Crew Chief with the 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), prepares forms for the first flight of the day during Red Flag 10-3 here March 3, 2010. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. 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. Taylor Worley) Hi-res

Note: The aircraft in the foreground is A-10C 81-0985. Visible in the background is A-10C 82-0650.