A day at Davis Monthan AFB (A-10s)

[jalfrezi]

As I slowly trawl through my photos from my US trip I'll try and share some with you. Today's photos are from Davis Monthan, home to a number of A-10 squadrons, from both Air Combat Command and Air Force Reserve Command.

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 057 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 074 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 005 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 110 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 114 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 055 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 049 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 099 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 001 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 004 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 007 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 048 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 056 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 062 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 076 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 117 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 121 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 146 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


A number of other units are also based at DM, including the 563rd Rescue Group and the 55th Electronic Combat Group.

Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk - 01 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk - 02 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


We were also lucky to have a couple of visitors, including this A-10 from Fort Wayne AFB and a KC-135 from Fairchild AFB.

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 043 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II - 045 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker - 01 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker - 04 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker - 06 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


Thanks for looking!

[Rob666]

What’s not to love miss the A10 over here, great set, my fav the first one if I had to choose.
Thanks for posting
Rob

[ChrisCwmbran]

Great shots! Love the A10's against the dark sky!

Thanks for sharing!

[PeteHemsley]

Wonderful!

[galaxysi]

What a day that was,lost track of all the aircraft we saw

[Thunderbolt II]

Mmmm, lovely stuff! Thanks for posting

[Van Bullitt]

Lovely shots. Especially the dark sky ones and the pair turning on short finals

[Punkrunner62]

A-10s against a moody sky, what a great contrast, like them all.
Cheers.

[blakey]

Doesn't get any better than those

[Mark Owen]

Stunning set.

Regards.

Mark.

[jalfrezi]

Thanks for the kind words everyone, I'm glad you like them!

What a day that was,lost track of all the aircraft we saw

Sure was, and I was only there in the afternoon as I spent the morning at Pima! You must have grabbed quite a few more airframes in the morning.

[Magpie]

Best set I've seen in a while

[Seahawk 11]

Just amazing !
Thanks for posting them,

Rob

[Gingercake]

As others have said a great set of photos, especially against the dark sky.

They've certainly been busy with those mission tallies!

[MR TERRY GREEN]

If the rest of your pictures are as good as those we are in for a treat.Love the dark sky Hogs.

[BFM]

Great shots , love the Hogs and others are all quality shots.

[DeanW]

Always nice to see some images from a different base perimeter. The A-10s against the dark clouds are very tasty.

[matt e]

nice set,especially the two ships

[Zac Hinchcliffe]

Just incredible stuff. Love the dark sky shots!

Zac

[Blackcat1]

Great set of the GUN!! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttttttttt!!!!!!