81st AMU Airmen keep A-10 Thunderbolt IIs running

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt IIs approach the flightline for landing here June 16. Airmen from the 52nd Maintenance Group work to keep the jets operational so pilots from the 81st FS can fly them on training and real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis) Hi-res

Note: Pictured are A-10Cs 962 (left) and 656.



6/20/2011 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Maintainers Staff Sgt. Wesley Britt, left, Senior Airmen William Jones and Justin Vesely, above, work together to locate and fix a problem with the canopy of an A-10 Thunderbolt II here June 16. The 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit within the 52nd AMXS works to maintain, service, inspect, launch and recover the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs flown by the 81st Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks) Hi-res




















6/20/2011 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airmen William Jones, left, and Justin Vesely, right, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems journeymen, work with Staff Sgt. Wesley Britt, 52nd AMXS aircraft and environmental systems craftsman, to locate and fix a problem with the canopy of an A-10 Thunderbolt II here June 16. The 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit within the 52nd AMXS works to maintain, service, inspect, launch and recover the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs flown by the 81st Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks) Hi-res

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