Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A-10C flight routine at Moody

Released today by 23rd Wing Public Affairs:



MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman Donald Ross, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, gives directions to an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot here March 3, 2010. The A-10 was lining up for a final inspection before takeoff during a scheduled flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green) Hi-res

Note: The aircraft is A-10C 79-0159 from the 75th Fighter Squadron.



MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff Sgt. Joseph McMillan, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, gives a thumbs up to his fellow Airmen helping with a final inspection before takeoff. A crew consists of two crew chiefs and two weapons load crew members removing lock pins, tire blocks and arming the jet's weapons, as well as ensuring there are no safety issues with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green) Hi-res



MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airmen from the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final checks on two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft before final takeoff here March 3, 2010. The process involves removing lock pins, tire blocks and arming the jet's weapons, as well as ensuring there are no safety issues with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green) Hi-res

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