25th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs participated in RED FLAG-Alaska 2-12

By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor

According to latest 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs news and photo releases, an undisclosed number of A-10Cs from the 25th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing (PACAF), Osan AB, Republic of Korea, participated in exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2, held at Eielson AFB, Alaska, 7-22 June 2012. The "Assam Draggins" deployed at least seven jets, may be eight... (or more?)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Erik Gonsalves, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, returns from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S and allied forces to train in simulated air-combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos) Hi-res

Note: Capt. Erik Gonsalves is piloting A-10C 0183.

25th Fighter Squadron maintainers prepare A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for training missions during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Maintainers serve a vital role in the overall RF-A mission, providing mission capable aircraft for pilots to provide superior air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)
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Note: Pictured from the front are A-10Cs: 81-0973 (CAPT AARON BRADY) (no ladder door art) 80-0253 (LT COL TIM ...) 78-0615 61... (maybe 78-0615) 82-0652 0... (???) 69... (78-0694 or 78-0696), name of pilot probably JEFF NEWKIRK.

A row of A-10 Thunderbolts II sit quietly before the day starts during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, two-week-long exercise that allows joint and coalition partners to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is assigned to the 25 Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III) Hi-res

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis the runway towards two F-16C Fighting Falcons as aircraft recover from a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A, a two -week-long exercise, focuses on aerial combat training for U.S. and allied forces and is conducted within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, a 67,000 square-mile training range. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is assigned to the 25 Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 81-0973.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II returns from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 82-0652. Pilot inscription: CAPT KEVIN ...

BTW: More general info and verified serial numbers will be uploaded immediately.