A-10 Thunderbolt IIs prep for flight

by Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs


Pilots perform preflight checks in A-10 Thunderbolt IIs prior to take off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2012. The A-10s belong to the 25th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek) Hi-res

Note: Pictured from right are A-10Cs 81-0971, 78-0694 and a third but unidentified "Hog", all three from the 25th Fighter Squadron.

12/4/2012 - OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The first production of A-10s was designed specifically for close air support in 1975. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are attached to the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base. The squadron was activated under the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Oct. 1, 1993. Today the aircraft remains the leading close air support fighter for the peninsula.


A pilot prepares for take-off in an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2012. This A-10 is assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0716 from the 25th Fighter Squadron.


Pilots prepare for launch in A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2012. The planes were launching for a training sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek) Hi-res

Note: Pictured in the foreground is A-10C 81-0971 from the 25th Fighter Squadron.

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