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81-0940
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1981 Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II C/N A10-0635Discuss this aircraft in community |
by Peter Nicholson @ EGQL
| 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 17:16:05 | |
| 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. | |