Friday, February 22, 2013

81st Fighter Squadron A-10Cs departed Monte Real after exercise REAL THAW 2013

By Joachim Jacob, Warthog News Editor

At Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, aviation photographer Marco Casaleiro from Portugal had the opportunity to take more shots of participating A-10Cs from the 81st Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing (USAFE), Spangdahlem AB, Germany. Via e-mail, Marco told me [edited by Warthog News]: Three-ship slot 1 (A-10Cs 81-0981, 81-0962, 82-0650) took off 09H26 but returned to base and landed again 11H52. Three-ship slot 2 (A-10Cs 82-0654, 82-0966, 82-0656) took off 10H55. Three-ship slot 1 (A-10Cs 81-0981, 81-0962, 82-0650) took off again 16H00 for final departure.

Comment by Warthog News: At least for the moment I don't know why slot 1 returned to base. Was there any inflight problem? I would be very grateful for an explanation.


Three-ship slot 2 at the end of the runway before take-off. Pictured (from front) are A-10Cs 82-0654, 81-0966 and 82-0656. (Photo by Marco Casaleiro) Full size


Three-ship slot 1 at the end of the runway before second take-off and final departure. Pictured (from front) are A-10Cs 81-0981, 81-0962 and 82-0650. (Photo by Marco Casaleiro) Full size


Three-ship slot 1 at the end of the runway scrambling before first take-off. Pictured are (from front) 82-0650, 81-0962, 81-0981 (taxiing at right to join the slot). (Photo by Marco Casaleiro) Full size

Please note: Additional info will be posted soon.

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