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Hi
Just to let u know that 13 Hogs from the 81 FS at Spang
flew into Lakenheath on the 7th of April for a 3 week stay
( Back to the good old days )
As u know A10 units left here back in the early 90`s

Gunhog

Lucky you! Tailgate party outside the fence!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

"Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...." - Carl Zwanzig

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\"Those who hammer their guns into plows
will plow for those who do not.\"
- Thomas Jefferson

Who says OPSEC is dead? <img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>

Now, who's gonna spill the beans on why they are there??

Cheers! M2

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Who says OPSEC is dead? <img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>

Now, who's gonna spill the beans on why they are there??

Cheers! M2
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Does it have something to do with Roswell?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

The 81FS is here in the UK working with the 48FW Beagles and also doing joint US/UK forces exercises working with the FACs & Army guys and using the various ranges around the UK.

Will be real sweet seeing them about again! They have just completed a range slot using rockets n bombs!

Cheers

How does OPSEC relate to a Aviation Buff seeing a Flight of A10's land at a Joint US/RAF Base. Its always cool shit to see and spread the word to simular aviation buffs.

Nothing can be done about it, unless of course we want to start flying the invisible wonder women planes.

Lakenheath is a Great Community and I hope the HAwgs have a Great Time there.

Most of the time THE PAO publicises these events and notifies the Public via Media about Unit Activities, so that the populace does not come to conclusions as to the why's of the militaries activities. It is ok to tell the public why for example their is a suddent 2 week block of Night Flying for example to help maintain our night currencies, so that they dont come to a conclussion that we are sneaking around or ww3 is taking place.

Cant hide planes in the pattern or from public view throught the fences. it makes me happy to see a Brit aviation Buff Say "hey! The YAnks are here to practice kicking ass and taking names." Its cool shit.

IF we saw an actual Ops Sheet describing aircrews, tails, ordy, and Mission events by schedule. Yeah I would then be concerned about opsec. but certainly nothing you can do about a well trained eyeball passing on an eyewitness account.

Everyone has their own conclussiosn about things. right or wrong.

"The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see their near and dear bathed in tears, to ride their horses and sleep on the white bellies of their wives and daughters."
-Genghis Khan

Edited by - TheBigThug on Apr 11 2005 06:47 AM

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George S. Patton

Guys

For your info, I got the info off a website
and not stood peering through a Fence<img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle>

Gunhog

LOL, don't worry guys, I haven't released any intel, it's already on the internet.

That makes it all right then, we know nobody reads that new fangled thing <img src=newicons/anim_lol.gif border=0 align=middle>...

"A .44 magnum beats 4 Aces everytime..."

SWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle>

have to plan a day out <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Saw them today, awesome sight as they passed veerrrry close over my head on finals......(just a bit higher than 259 hanging from the ceiling at Duxford)<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle>

git! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

where are the pics? <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

where abouts were you?

Yeah, pics would be great!



TG out

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If it Flys, shoot it

Here's a link to some pics .. http://www.milairman.co.uk/indexlinks/A-10pics.htm

Check out a few of the shots on this site:-
http://www.ukar.co.uk/board/ikonboard.cgi?s=81d5d0760eb757041c690429fda8f3f8;act=ST;f=9;t=1880

This just a taster, check out more in the 'Aviation Photography' section.

Did they have to get rid of their engine narcel artwork?

TG out

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Unfortunatley yes, when the 52nd got a new CO.
The yellow fin caps lend a nice bit of colour but I miss the 'Panther' heads.......sadly my 'Armour' 1/48 A-10 in SP markings is obsolete now!

I remember The Last Raven posting about the removal of the markings last year.
Its great to have these Hogs back, all of the A-10's on the UK TDY served previously with the 81st TFW at Bentwaters/Woodbridge.

Think of it this way, BB...now it's a collector's item. Any new ones <i>won't</i> have the art work!

"Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...." - Carl Zwanzig

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\"Those who hammer their guns into plows
will plow for those who do not.\"
- Thomas Jefferson

Yup, the Panther heads had to be removed about a year and a half ago, or so. Also, it's a shame 951 doesn't look as good as she used too...and the re-painted her stabs back to yellow again. A little bit of luck and I'll be back at Spang, though...

--Raven

"'When it comes to my turn, will you want me to go?' 'For democracy, any man would give his only begotten son.'"

Yep, and we can all thank "Doc" and his <img src=newicons/anim_cussing.gif border=0 align=middle> barbwire wreaths for that!*

Cheers! M2

* - You'll have to have seen AFN Europe over this past Christmas to know what that is all about!

i was up lakenheath way on wednesday, but the time i finished my photoshoot, the weather was poor and the light dull, didn't get any pics <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

got another 5 days to try and get back up for some shots - prehaps tuesday.. who knows..

Yojimbo, a rumour was doing the rounds that the Hogs are shipping out on Wednesday, but the more likely date is May 1st.
2xHogs flew in on Friday to join the 13 already on the TDY.
This TDY has gone down a storm, the A-10 has a massive following in the UK, I have seen photographs from everyday of the deployment so far.
The training value has been immense, they have made good use of the ranges and low fly areas, as well as joint ops with the RAF.
With the restrictions in Germany, I should imagine this deployment has been worth every penny.


(I only wish they could hang on until the General Election, I could do with something to take my mind off the horror prospect of another term of 'hard Labour')
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Edited by - Bacon Bits on Apr 23 2005 05:47 AM

<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>Daft Question

What is the possibilty of the A10s returning to the UK
permanently with the current Defense cuts going on in the USAF.
Why have them in Germany anymore.??
Lakenheath, Mildenhall & Fairford could easily accommodate them

How about it Guys !! could it happen

GUNHOG<img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle>

Bacon, how do you know the training value was immense? Are you involved somehow?

Coach

Hi Coach,

The 81FS from Spang have been flying nearly everyday using the
UK ranges, Using 30mm, Rockets, BDU , doing what they do best,
CAS missions, Dogfighting ( ? ) escorting B2s ??, you name it,they have
done it.

Surely that would benefit any Hog Driver to up his skill set

GUNHOG<img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle>

times like this i wish i didn't live 4hours away from Lakenheath! <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>