| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 77-0183 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF77-183 |
| Military Code: | NF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II |
| C/n (msn): | A10-0108 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 23 TASS |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDMA IATA: DMA Local: DMA Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 12 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 687732 |
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The 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron has a long history dating back to 15 Jan'41 when it was established as the 76th Bombardment Squadron (Medium). It became the 23d Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy) on 3 Mar'43 with B-25s, re-designated as 23d Troop Carrier Squadron on 21 Nov'44 and inactivated on 7 Sep'46. Activated as the 23d Helicopter Squadron on 9 Jul'56 with H-21s and inactivated on 8 Jan'58. On 15 Apr'66 is was activated again as the 23d TASS with O-1s and O-2s as Forward Air Controllers over Vietnam. Again activated and reactivated, eventually equipped with A-10s. Currently as 23rd FTS. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 May 2024, and has since been viewed 116 times. |