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A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

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A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Pen Pusher » Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:03 pm

A different type of warbird flying at Duxford today when ‘DEMON 11’ flight, a pair of Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 107th Fighter Squadron based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, flew a couple of missed approaches at Duxford before returning to Mildenhall. They had been to France to take part in the annual D-Day Anniversary event near Cherbourg. The lead A-10 was wearing a special paint scheme commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 107th Squadron/“Red Devils”. The Squadron is on deployment to Europe. Three passes had been booked but the A-10's were a bit late and the Hawker Fury was waiting to depart to open the Old Warden air show so we only had two circuits. Photos in the order taken.

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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by BOLLO » Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:32 pm

Very v nice chap.
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by retro11 » Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:50 pm

Fantastic shots and that is one great paint scheme
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by david14 » Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:27 pm

Very good - thanks for posting
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by sherriff » Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:35 pm

Top shots. Thankyou.
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Punkrunner62 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:04 am

Outstanding,great set.
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Weazel69 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:22 am

very nice!! I would go as far as saying the best shots I have seen of these paticular A/c ( NO OFFENCE to anyone else's ) 5*****
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Vulture 01 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:13 am

When they left they went off a low(ish!) level towards Stansted. Hope they didn't upset Ryanair with a low run.....

Lovely shots!
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Mark » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:37 am

Superb Brian!!
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by markranger » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:41 am

:thumb: Right place,Right time.
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Tiger 1 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:19 am

Hi Brian

Superb quality photo's as always... right time, right place and very well taken in excellent light.

Thanks for posting... and nice to see you do like some jet aircraft :whistle:... see you at September Duxford Show :thumb: .

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Post by slogen51 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:21 am

They are the DB's
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by F3 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:31 pm

Don't know about Red Devils but talk about Lucky Devils being in the right place @ the right time. Loving that commemorative scheme!
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Thunderbolt II » Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:44 pm

Excellent photos- very jealous, what a treat. Thanks for posting.

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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by GUNHOG » Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:06 pm

slogen51 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:21 am
 They are the DB's
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by BFM » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:15 pm

Superb set.
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by DanBeeden » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:17 pm

Great to have these in the circuit at the local! Lovely shots
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Will24 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:21 pm

Well these are brilliant! Well done chap!
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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by paddyboy » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:08 am

Hi Brian :P

Outstanding as always :thumbs:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: A-10's @ Duxford ~ 03Jun18

Post by Supra » Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:37 am

Knowing how difficult it is to get good images at Duxford, your shots are really good. An amazing (unexpected?) opportunity you have fully utilised. :thumb:
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