Monday, October 5, 2009

81st Fighter Squadron A-10s caught at Spangdahlem AB October 2, 2009

Updated October 17, 2009

Logged October 2, 2009, 11.45h - 13.30h, were two pairs of A-10s: 81-0962 and 81-0988, and 81-0992 and 81-0956. Despite of bad weather, Warthog News contributor Michael Tischer from Germany had the opportunity to take the following pictures:



A-10s 81-0988 (with new antenna behind the cockpit) and 81-0962 landing at Spangdahlem AB, October 2, 2009. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size



A-10s 81-0988 (with new antenna behind the cockpit) and 81-0962 landing at Spangdahlem AB, October 2, 2009. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size



Final approach of A-10s 81-0956 and 81-0992 (from left). Note the different angles of aileron spoilers on both aircraft. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size



A-10 81-0988, Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size



A-10 81-0992 with new antenna behind the cockpit and AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System. Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size



A-10 81-0956. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size

Note: Looks like all four aircraft are A-10Cs, carrying Sniper XR targeting pod on station 10.

One more (updated October 18, 2009):



A-10s 81-0992 (foreground) and 81-0956. Sniper XR targeting pods on stations 11 are clear visible. (Photo by Michael Tischer) Full size

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