107th Fighter Squadron training mission

Released today by 127th Wing Public Affairs



Crew chiefs and other maintenance personnel from the 127th Maintenance Group prepare an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for a training mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., June 8, 2011. The Michigan Air National Guard flies A-10s, which performs the close air support mission, and the KC-135 Stratotanker, a global aerial refueler, at Selfridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by John S. Swanson) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 689.



An A-10 Thunderbolt II, flown by a pilot with the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, departs Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., June 8, 2011 for a training mission. The A-10, also known as the Warthog, performs the close air support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by John S. Swanson) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 258.