RAF Cadets tour 52nd FW during European culture trip

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8/14/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Royal Air Force cadets from Scotland and Northern Ireland get a close-up view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron during their tour inside Hangar 1 here Aug. 13. The cadets toured the 52nd Fighter Wing to better understand the various base organizations and their importance to the U.S. and NATO missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis) Hi-res


8/14/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Royal Air Force cadets from Scotland and Northern Ireland line up to view the cockpit of an 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II inside Hangar 1 here Aug. 13. The cadets toured the 52nd Fighter Wing to better understand the various base organizations and their importance to the U.S. and NATO missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis) Hi-res


8/14/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. James Schmidt, left, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot, talks with Royal Air Force cadets about the mission of the 81st FS’s A-10 Thunderbolt II inside Hangar 1 here Aug. 13. The cadets toured the 52nd Fighter Wing to better understand the various base organizations and their importance to the U.S. and NATO missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 649 from the 81st Fighter Squadron. Source (including 5 photos)