81-0940
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Manufacturer: | Fairchild Republic |
Model: | A-10A Thunderbolt II Search all Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II |
Year built: | 1981 |
Construction Number (C/N): | A10-0635 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 1 |
Number of Engines: | 2 |
Engine Type: | Turbofan |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | General Electric TF34-GE-100 |
Registration Number: | 81-0940 |
Current Status: | converted to OA-10A |
Delivery Date: | 1982-08-23 |
Owner: | United States Air Force |
Address: | , United States |
Kevin Parker, 2015-05-11 13:16:05 | |
I was the 1st Dedicated Crew Chief of this wonderful aircraft. Original Tail # when it arrived at RAF Bentwaters was 81-0002. Nicknamed "Balls 2". I was stationed at Bentwaters " the Best kept secret in the USAF From Feb 1980 till October 1991. " This aircraft also suffered another mishap before being involved in a Midair collision in the 1994 and crashing. While deployed to Wiesbaden AB in Germany the aircraft had all 3 landing gear retract while aircraft was on the ground. Aircraft was repaired at RAF Kemble. |