Military Aviation

Fairchild A-10 "Warthog"

The airshow featured two A-10 "Warthogs" from 81st Fighter Squadron based in
Spangdahlem, Germany. This squadron is part of the 52d Fighter Wing,
which currently operates the A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Their official homepage is located here.

One awesome looking A-10. Notice the 30mm gatling cannon Tailcode: SP means it's from AB Spangdahlem; AF 81 is the year the aircraft was ordered, and the next three numbers are the last digits of the complete serial nr.
   
The A-10 doing a tight turn The A-10 with gear and full flaps doing a slow runway bypass
The A-10 in formation with the P-51 Mustang
The A-10 in formation with the P-51 Mustang
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

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