Aircraft Photo of 78-0681 / AF78-681 | Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #71191
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:78-0681
Alternate Serial:AF78-681
Military Code:MB
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):A10-0301
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:17 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 71191
Photo Comment

In Jan. 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, Capt. Paul Johnson flew this Warthog on an eight-hour rescue support mission, for which he was awarded the Air Force Cross. One year later this aircraft was retired and placed on display at the National Museum of the USAF.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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