Aircraft Photo of 76-0550 / AF76-550 | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #60557
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:76-0550
Alternate Serial:AF76-550
Military Code:WR
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):A10-0097
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:KoksijdeMap
Country:Belgium
Airport Codes:ICAO: EBFN   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Koksijde International Airshow 1991
 
Photo Date:5 July 1991
Photo by:Joop de Groot
Photo ID: 60557
Photo Comment

In the late eighties/early nineties the USAFE swapped their new A-10's for older ones, as the A-10 was to be withdrawn. During the 1991 Gulf war the A-10 proved itself and the USAF decided to keep A-10's in Europe and the later models were returned.

This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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