A-10C 81-0977, marked 57 OG as 57th Operations Group flagship. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Showing posts with label Nellis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nellis. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis February 17, 2012
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 81-0977, marked 57 OG as 57th Operations Group flagship. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0977, marked 57 OG as 57th Operations Group flagship. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis February 10, 2012
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 80-0234. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0234. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
66th Weapons Squadron A-10Cs caught at Nellis January 31, 2012
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 80-0229. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0185. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0200. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0946. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0958. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0229. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0185. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0200. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0946. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0958. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A-10C caught at Nellis February 1, 2012
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Ned Harris from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot, uploaded to his Flickr photostream on February 10, 2012:
(Photo by Ned Harris) Full size
(Photo by Ned Harris) Full size
Friday, January 13, 2012
422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis January 10, 2012
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 80-0242, marked 53 WG as the 53th Wing's boss bird. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Please note: This shot seems very special due to the lights underneath.
A-10C 80-0242, marked 53 WG as the 53th Wing's boss bird. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Please note: This shot seems very special due to the lights underneath.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C mishap at Boise
By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor
A-10C 80-0200 from the 66th Weapons Squadron, 57th Wing (ACC), Nellis AFB, Nevada, got a "broken leg" while taxiing at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, November 11, 2011, "Air Forces Monthly" reported in their January 2012 issue (see Accident Report, page 35).
The aircraft's starbord undercarriage collapsed while taxiing for take-off at around noon at Boise-Gowen Airport, Iaho, where it was visiting from its base at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Damage appeared to be minimal and the pilot was unhurt, but one of the airport's runways had to be closed while the aircraft was removed, the magazine reported.
An associated Idaho Air National Guard photo shows the aircraft awaiting recovery after its undercarriage collapsed.
Background info:
Together with five other A-10Cs from the 66th WPS, the aircraft was participating in a two-week combat flying training, hosted by the 124th Fighter Wing (Idaho ANG). See: USAF Weapons School chooses 190th Fighter Squadron as A-10C advanced tactics test-bed
Anybody who can provide related photos and further information? I would be very grateful for your support.
A-10C 80-0200 from the 66th Weapons Squadron, 57th Wing (ACC), Nellis AFB, Nevada, got a "broken leg" while taxiing at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, November 11, 2011, "Air Forces Monthly" reported in their January 2012 issue (see Accident Report, page 35).
The aircraft's starbord undercarriage collapsed while taxiing for take-off at around noon at Boise-Gowen Airport, Iaho, where it was visiting from its base at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Damage appeared to be minimal and the pilot was unhurt, but one of the airport's runways had to be closed while the aircraft was removed, the magazine reported.
An associated Idaho Air National Guard photo shows the aircraft awaiting recovery after its undercarriage collapsed.
Background info:
Together with five other A-10Cs from the 66th WPS, the aircraft was participating in a two-week combat flying training, hosted by the 124th Fighter Wing (Idaho ANG). See: USAF Weapons School chooses 190th Fighter Squadron as A-10C advanced tactics test-bed
Anybody who can provide related photos and further information? I would be very grateful for your support.
Friday, December 9, 2011
66th Weapons Squadron A-10Cs caught at Nellis December 7, 2011
By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor
(Updated December 11, 2011)
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot, uploaded yesterday to his Photostream on Flickr:
A-10C 80-0185 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Update December 11, 2011:
On December 9, 2011, Bruce added the following related picture on Flickr:
A-10C 80-0200 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
(Updated December 11, 2011)
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot, uploaded yesterday to his Photostream on Flickr:
A-10C 80-0185 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Update December 11, 2011:
On December 9, 2011, Bruce added the following related picture on Flickr:
A-10C 80-0200 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Friday, December 2, 2011
104th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs caught at Nellis
By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog news contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots of A-10Cs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland Air National Guard).
A-10C 78-0719 on November 29, 2011. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10, MXU-648 baggage pods on stations 3 and 9. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
79-0082 on November 28, 2011. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10, MXU-648 baggage pods on stations 3 and 9. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
As Bruce told me via e-mail, A-10Cs 78-0640 and 78-0704 from the 104th Fighter Squadron are also currently at Nellis. He wrote: Not sure what they are doing here. They may be here to participate in the ME phase of Weapons School, or not. They flew twice a day Monday and Tuesday by themselves as GUN, did not see them on Wednesday during the ME day mission, but other things like local "Hogs", "Buffs" and "Bones" did not fly either.
Bruce, many thanks for sharing these rare shots! And good hunting for taking some more!
Please note: Currently, there's no related official info on 175th Wing's and Team Nellis's public websites.
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog news contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots of A-10Cs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland Air National Guard).
A-10C 78-0719 on November 29, 2011. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10, MXU-648 baggage pods on stations 3 and 9. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
79-0082 on November 28, 2011. AN/AAQ-28 LITENING AT targeting pod on station 10, MXU-648 baggage pods on stations 3 and 9. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
As Bruce told me via e-mail, A-10Cs 78-0640 and 78-0704 from the 104th Fighter Squadron are also currently at Nellis. He wrote: Not sure what they are doing here. They may be here to participate in the ME phase of Weapons School, or not. They flew twice a day Monday and Tuesday by themselves as GUN, did not see them on Wednesday during the ME day mission, but other things like local "Hogs", "Buffs" and "Bones" did not fly either.
Bruce, many thanks for sharing these rare shots! And good hunting for taking some more!
Please note: Currently, there's no related official info on 175th Wing's and Team Nellis's public websites.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Nellis holds 2011 Aviation Nation
Released by Nellis Public Affairs
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, simulates its air to ground capabilities during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 12th, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bob Sommer) Hi-res
An F-4 Phantom, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F-86 Sabre perform the Heritage Flight during the 2011 Aviation Nation Nov. 13th, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, simulates its air to ground capabilities during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 12th, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bob Sommer) Hi-res
An F-4 Phantom, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F-86 Sabre perform the Heritage Flight during the 2011 Aviation Nation Nov. 13th, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
The "Hog" caught at Nellis during Aviation Nation 2011
Updated November 14, 2011
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
November 11, 2011: Heritage flight with A-10C 80-0279 of A-10 West Demo Team from the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 11, 2011: Another related heritage flight shot. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 11, 2011: May be this impressive shot of A-10C 80-0279 is very special and probably more interesting for the A-10 "hard core" community. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 12, 2011: A-10C 80-0279. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 13, 2011: A-10C 80-0238. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 12, 2011: POW-MIA You Are Not Forgotten ladder door art of A-10C 80-0238. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
November 11, 2011: Heritage flight with A-10C 80-0279 of A-10 West Demo Team from the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 11, 2011: Another related heritage flight shot. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 11, 2011: May be this impressive shot of A-10C 80-0279 is very special and probably more interesting for the A-10 "hard core" community. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 12, 2011: A-10C 80-0279. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 13, 2011: A-10C 80-0238. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
November 12, 2011: POW-MIA You Are Not Forgotten ladder door art of A-10C 80-0238. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Sunday, October 30, 2011
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis October 24, 2011
By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor
Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 80-0229 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 80-0229 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis October 12, 2011
At Nellis AFB, Arizona, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 80-0234. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0234. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
66th Weapons Squadron A-10Cs caught at Nellis October 11, 2011
By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 81-0977 from the 66th Weapons Squadron, marked 57 OG as 57th Operations Group's flagship. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0946 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 81-0977 from the 66th Weapons Squadron, marked 57 OG as 57th Operations Group's flagship. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0946 from the 66th Weapons Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
Friday, October 7, 2011
Quick thinking earns Nellis Airman the Distinguished Flying Cross
by Senior Airman Michael Charles
Nellis Public Affairs
10/5/2011 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A Nellis Airman received the Distinguished Flying Cross during the 57th Wing commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, at the base theater on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, 57th Wing commander, presented the medal to U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Hayde, 57th Wing commander's action group chief and an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, for his actions during his recent deployment to Afghanistan.
"It's an honor to receive such a prestigious award in front of my peers," Hayde said. "However, it made me equally happy, if not more, that my wingman, Capt. Sam Chipman, received an Air Medal and was recognized for the great things he did on that mission as well."
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of the Air Corps Act in 1926. President Calvin Coolidge awarded the first Distinguished Flying Cross in 1927. The medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the U.S. armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight in support of operations.
"The only thing that we, as close air support pilots, think about is supporting the guys on the ground," Hayde said. "Sometimes, the word support gets a negative connotation but, for us, the word support is a badge of honor."
During his deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Hayde began a night offensive operation to engage enemy Taliban forces Oct. 29, 2010. While approaching his mission objective, he was notified that an 8,000 foot flight ceiling and inclement weather would prevent the execution of the original mission plan. With little room for error and less than two miles from the Pakistan border, Hayde coordinated with the other aircraft participating in the mission and two joint terminal attack controllers on the ground to develop a new plan to achieve the objectives.
Minutes after deciding on an alternate plan, Hayde led his flight on numerous passes over five possible helicopter landing zones. His aircraft destroyed several improvised explosive devices in nearly zero visibility, allowing a 150-man assault force to land safely. Once the assault force team moved into the nearby city, they came under immediate fire. For the next 35 minutes, Hayde continually tracked U.S. ground forces and provided cover fire. He also coordinated with friendly AH-64 Apaches to deploy 100 rounds and three bombs on enemies who were deeply entrenched in two separate mountaintop locations. Hayde's quick thinking and service-before-self attitude led to the success of the mission and the capture of more than 25,000 pounds of homemade explosives and 40 kilograms of opium.
"Sometimes, getting the opportunity, during what may be the worst day of a Soldier' s life, to provide air support and allow that individual to make it home to his or her family safely, is the most amazing honor you can receive," Hayde said. "I believe the total air power, not just my flight, enabled all the special operations forces to make it home that night."
The award, presented to Hayde for his actions last October, acknowledges his ability to uphold the highest standards and core values of the Air Force, while successfully accomplishing the mission.
Maj. Ryan T. Hayde, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 57th Wing, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaunessy during a commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, in the base theater at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Hayde received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight while deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. He was also awarded the Single Mission Air Medal and the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
Source
Please note: That's the full official story behind an earlier Nellis photo release, already posted on Warthog News on October 5, 2011, and titled A-10C pilot Maj. Ryan T. Hayde is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Afghanistan mission. Many thanks to Warthog News contributor James O'Rear from the United States for posting his helpful comment to realize this important news article.
Nellis Public Affairs
10/5/2011 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A Nellis Airman received the Distinguished Flying Cross during the 57th Wing commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, at the base theater on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, 57th Wing commander, presented the medal to U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Hayde, 57th Wing commander's action group chief and an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, for his actions during his recent deployment to Afghanistan.
"It's an honor to receive such a prestigious award in front of my peers," Hayde said. "However, it made me equally happy, if not more, that my wingman, Capt. Sam Chipman, received an Air Medal and was recognized for the great things he did on that mission as well."
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of the Air Corps Act in 1926. President Calvin Coolidge awarded the first Distinguished Flying Cross in 1927. The medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the U.S. armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight in support of operations.
"The only thing that we, as close air support pilots, think about is supporting the guys on the ground," Hayde said. "Sometimes, the word support gets a negative connotation but, for us, the word support is a badge of honor."
During his deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Hayde began a night offensive operation to engage enemy Taliban forces Oct. 29, 2010. While approaching his mission objective, he was notified that an 8,000 foot flight ceiling and inclement weather would prevent the execution of the original mission plan. With little room for error and less than two miles from the Pakistan border, Hayde coordinated with the other aircraft participating in the mission and two joint terminal attack controllers on the ground to develop a new plan to achieve the objectives.
Minutes after deciding on an alternate plan, Hayde led his flight on numerous passes over five possible helicopter landing zones. His aircraft destroyed several improvised explosive devices in nearly zero visibility, allowing a 150-man assault force to land safely. Once the assault force team moved into the nearby city, they came under immediate fire. For the next 35 minutes, Hayde continually tracked U.S. ground forces and provided cover fire. He also coordinated with friendly AH-64 Apaches to deploy 100 rounds and three bombs on enemies who were deeply entrenched in two separate mountaintop locations. Hayde's quick thinking and service-before-self attitude led to the success of the mission and the capture of more than 25,000 pounds of homemade explosives and 40 kilograms of opium.
"Sometimes, getting the opportunity, during what may be the worst day of a Soldier' s life, to provide air support and allow that individual to make it home to his or her family safely, is the most amazing honor you can receive," Hayde said. "I believe the total air power, not just my flight, enabled all the special operations forces to make it home that night."
The award, presented to Hayde for his actions last October, acknowledges his ability to uphold the highest standards and core values of the Air Force, while successfully accomplishing the mission.
Maj. Ryan T. Hayde, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 57th Wing, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaunessy during a commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, in the base theater at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Hayde received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight while deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. He was also awarded the Single Mission Air Medal and the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
Source
Please note: That's the full official story behind an earlier Nellis photo release, already posted on Warthog News on October 5, 2011, and titled A-10C pilot Maj. Ryan T. Hayde is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Afghanistan mission. Many thanks to Warthog News contributor James O'Rear from the United States for posting his helpful comment to realize this important news article.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A-10C pilot Maj. Ryan T. Hayde is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Afghanistan mission
Released by Nellis Public Affairs
Maj. Ryan T. Hayde, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 57th Wing, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaunessy during a commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, in the base theater at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Hayde received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight while deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. He was also awarded the Single Mission Air Medal and the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
Question: Anybody who can/will tell me some details about this significant OEF combat mission?
Maj. Ryan T. Hayde, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 57th Wing, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaunessy during a commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, in the base theater at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Hayde received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight while deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. He was also awarded the Single Mission Air Medal and the Air Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley) Hi-res
Question: Anybody who can/will tell me some details about this significant OEF combat mission?
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Close Air Support training at the Nevada Test and Training Range
Released by Nellis Public Affairs
9/29/2011 - A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., drops a AGM-65 Maverick missile during a close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
9/29/2011 - A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., fires its 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling cannon during close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
9/29/2011 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corban Caliguire and Tech. Sgt. Aaron Switzer, 21st Special Tactics Squadron joint terminal attack controllers, from Pope Field, N.C., look on as an A-10 Thunderbolt II releases its munitions during a close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers perform proficiency training with U.S. Air Force Weapons School students during the close air support phases of the Weapons School six-month, graduate-level instructor course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
Note the two dropped bombs on parachutes, still in the air!
Source
Please note: This photo release includes ten pictures.
9/29/2011 - A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., drops a AGM-65 Maverick missile during a close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
9/29/2011 - A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., fires its 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling cannon during close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
9/29/2011 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corban Caliguire and Tech. Sgt. Aaron Switzer, 21st Special Tactics Squadron joint terminal attack controllers, from Pope Field, N.C., look on as an A-10 Thunderbolt II releases its munitions during a close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers perform proficiency training with U.S. Air Force Weapons School students during the close air support phases of the Weapons School six-month, graduate-level instructor course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
Note the two dropped bombs on parachutes, still in the air!
Source
Please note: This photo release includes ten pictures.
Friday, September 16, 2011
66th Weapons Squadron A-10Cs caught at Nellis September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
75th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs, participating in Green Flag West 11-9, caught at Nellis September 13, 2011
According to Nellis AFB Public Affairs, the 75th Fighter Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, 23rd Wing, Moody AFB, Georgia, participated with some A-10Cs in exercise Green Flag West 11-9, which officially runned from August 12-25, 2011. Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shots:
A-10C 79-0159 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 79-0189 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0140 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
See also:
75th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs, participating in Green Flag West 11-9, caught at Nellis September 7, 2011
75th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs, participating in Green Flag West 11-9, caught at Nellis September 1, 2011
A-10C 79-0159 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 79-0189 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 80-0140 from the 75th Fighter Squadron. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
See also:
75th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs, participating in Green Flag West 11-9, caught at Nellis September 7, 2011
75th Fighter Squadron A-10Cs, participating in Green Flag West 11-9, caught at Nellis September 1, 2011
66th Weapons Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis September 12, 2011
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 81-0946. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 81-0946. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron A-10C caught at Nellis September 8, 2011
At Nellis AFB, Nevada, Warthog News contributor Bruce Smith from the United States had the opportunity to take the following shot:
A-10C 79-0171. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
A-10C 79-0171. (Photo by Bruce Smith) Full size
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