D-M Bulldogs, Hogs Arrive at Bagram (Part three: Additional photos on 455th AEW's website)

By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor

455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs released 7 more related photos on the wing's public website.


A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's 354th Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2012. Affectionately called the 'Warthog', the A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 80-0197.

Weapons loaders from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to arm a newly arrived A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's 354th Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2012. Davis-Monthan pilots and maintainers are among the newest members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison) Hi-res

Note: In this picture, an external fuel tank is stored within a revetment just after the aircraft's arrival.

Please note: More pictures will be uploaded soon.