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    Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS [Image 4 of 8]

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    A military aircraft technician or crew chief is performing maintenance or pre-flight inspection on an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft, serial number 10976. The person is leaning into the open cockpit from the side, likely checking instruments or cleaning the canopy. The image is taken from a front-facing perspective on what appears to be a military airfield during golden hour lighting.

    INCIRLIK AIR BASE, ADANA, TURKEY

    07.11.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Ramon Adelan 

    332d Air Expeditionary Wing

    A maintainer from the 447th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, for flight in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2017
    Date Posted: 07.18.2017 01:11
    Photo ID: 3576261
    VIRIN: 170711-F-HK496-095
    Resolution: 3580x2389
    Size: 6.48 MB
    Location: INCIRLIK AIR BASE, ADANA, TR
    Web Views: 83
    Downloads: 22

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    A military pilot or aircrew member in flight gear is conducting a pre-flight inspection of an air-to-air missile mounted under the wing of a military aircraft. The individual is wearing a tan flight suit with a green harness and appears to be examining or checking the missile's seeker head and fins. The image is taken on an airfield tarmac in clear daylight conditions.
    A silhouetted ground crew member performs a pre-flight or post-flight inspection on a large military aircraft on a flight line apron, photographed against a low-angle sun creating strong backlit silhouettes. The aircraft appears to be a large multi-engine military jet, possibly a B-52 or similar heavy bomber, based on the visible tail configuration and engine nacelles. Multiple ground personnel and support vehicles are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft with tail number 976 is parked on a flight line apron, likely at a forward operating base in an arid region. Ground crew personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight maintenance and weapons checks on the aircraft. The image is taken from a low angle at ground level during golden hour lighting conditions.
    A military aircraft technician or crew chief is performing maintenance or pre-flight inspection on an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft, serial number 10976. The person is leaning into the open cockpit from the side, likely checking instruments or cleaning the canopy. The image is taken from a front-facing perspective on what appears to be a military airfield during golden hour lighting.
    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft, with the canopy raised. The aircraft bears the nose art name 'Ditzy Daisy' and displays standard USAF safety markings including ejection seat warnings. The pilot is wearing full flight gear including a helmet and oxygen mask, and appears to be preparing for or returning from a mission.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, indicated by the 'DM' tail code visible on the aircraft. The aircraft is loaded with underwing ordnance/stores and has its canopy open. The image was taken during golden hour lighting conditions, suggesting early morning or late afternoon.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in low-level flight just above a runway, likely during takeoff or a low pass. The aircraft bears tail code 'DM' indicating assignment to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. The image was taken during dusk or dawn, with a soft pastel sky in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in flight against a hazy, overcast sky. The aircraft bears the tail code 'DM' indicating assignment to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. The aircraft appears to be carrying ordnance on its underwing hardpoints and is photographed from a slightly below-and-side angle.

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