A-10 Thunderbolt II / Warthog

[JerBoyd - 135 Driver]

Here is one I worked on tonight.

http://Boyd.zenfolio.com/p50826015/?photo=31742907



I would hate to be on the receiving end of anything she put out.

Jeremy
http://www.boyd.zenfolio.com

Canon 1D
Sigma 24-70mm at 1/320 and f10

[Tomcatlover]

Former Pope A-10 used by the 188th as a ground trainer.

[Tomcatlover]

188th FW

[Raptor Supporter]

Nice ones Walz, Jeremy, Ralph and Kev. 

[Tomcatlover]

Thanks.

[Ken Middleton]

nice Ralph! Great gun shot!

[Mike Stephens]

Hello To All!
Here’s a brief post, remembering the 103rd FW/118th FS planes and people. Some of you may have seen these in previous posts; the 118th FS has a unit history of over 80 years, an active combat roll of over 60 years, and 30 years with the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Elements of the 118th served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, DS2 (War on Terror), and a number of other “conflicts” thrown into the mix.
These are shots from days spotting at KBDL, and base visits with Ken, that he and I were fortunate enough to have made available to us – with many thanks to the folks at the 103rd for their patience and kindness, and of  course to my son for putting up with his over zealous photog dad, “See that Red Line dad? Step over it and they’ll shoot you.” Right – LOL!!!
In any case here are the shots, and yes I’m still alive to post them – Ha!
As you may know, the 103FW/118th FS has been changed to the 103rd Airlift Wing, 118th Airlift Squadron, and as a result of this re-assignment they are currently flying the C-21, with the prospect of the C-27J JCA program for the future.
Mike

[Mike Stephens]

A few more from the 103rd CTANG.
Mike

[Mike Stephens]

Last three - Thanks for looking! 
Mike

[jbaccon]

Mike,

Nice series of pictures.  I can not believe I will not see them doing pattern work at Pease anymore.  C21's just are not the same. 

Jim

[Ken Middleton]

Mike, nice shots and glad to see you post them.

[Mike Stephens]

Thanks Jim and Ken 

Our best hope now is for what ever comes out of Barnes. Once the new engine shop at the 103rd base is finished, we may see some interesting transiant arcraft types,
but for all intents and purposes we'll have to go elsewhere.

My last parting shots 

Take care guys and good shooting!
Mike

[Jake Gibson]

Here are four former CT birds from today(6-4-08), shooting approaches at their new base in Boise.
they are;
78-0633
78-0643 (still sporting the t-bolt tail)
78-0707

[Jake Gibson]

& 79-084

[Ken Middleton]

Here are four former CT birds from today(6-4-08), shooting approaches at their new base in Boise.
they are;
78-0633
78-0643 (still sporting the t-bolt tail)
78-0707

Nice Jake, now THAT's unique with 643!!!