Mission Accomplished - Warthog News contributor Brian Walter documents 111th Fighter Wing's A-10 final flight ceremony (Update)

On June 6, 2010, aircraft photographer and Warthog News contributor Brian Walter from United States had the opportunity to meet the 111th Fighter Wing's A-10 final flight ceremony. Meanwhile, on his 111th Fighter Wing tribute website Brian uploaded 85 related shots.

Only a few sample pics with captions edited by me:



All four A-10s lined-up at the flight line before take off. From right to left: 78-0658, 80-0214, 80-0230, 80-0152. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Lt. Col. Bill Griffin in the cockpit of A-10 78-0658 before take off. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Lt. Col. Bill Griffin in the cockpit of A-10 78-0658 before take off. Note the American flag. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Col. Howard Eissler in the cockpit of A-10 80-0152 before take off. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Lt. Col. Scott Hreso in the cockpit of A-10 80-0214 before take off. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Lt. Col. Scott Hreso in the cockpit of A-10 80-0214 after landing. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size



Col. Jim Blaydon in the cockpit of A-10 80-0230 after landing. Note: No aircraft serial number on ejection seat. (Photo by Brian Walter) Full size

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