Joint in-flight refueling mission showcases aircraft interoperability

Released by 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

5/24/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron flies beside a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker out of Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England during an orientation flight for 25 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses here May 23. The Airmen and spouses flew on a 351st ARS KC-135 out of RAF Mildenhall during an in-flight refueling of 81st and 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft out of Spangdahlem AB. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 81-0981, marked 81 FS, from the 81st Fighter Squadron.

5/24/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot from the 81st Fighter Squadron lines up the aircraft to be refueled during an orientation flight for 25 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses here May 23. The Airmen and spouses flew on a 351st ARS KC-135 out of Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England during an in-flight refueling of 81st and 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft out of Spangdahlem AB. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 82-0654 (still marked wrong as 81-0654 on it's tail!) from the 81st Fighter Squadron. Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10.