Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Although not entirely new - the Wing is still undergoing the change from the old tail and nose marking to the new style. I didn't think I'd like it, but it sorta grows on you - I do like it now, and I think it's more striking than the older (although still in use blue and yellow stripe with black lightning bolt version). The new markings come from the 80th Anniversary scheme, which reflects the Units WW2 heritage as the 118th Tactical Recon Squadron (TRS), attached to the 23rd Fighter Wing in China - the Flying Tigers, flying the P-51 Mustang. So here are some shots of the Hogs, hope they help you folks with the new design. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 This is the Right side nose - Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Here's a closer shot of the Right side Nose - We talked to one of the pilots in OPS, and he indicated that they wear the Friday Patch all the time now (the Black Lightning Bolt in the Yellow Field). Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Left Side - 646 returning from a flight. Shows Nose and Tail art. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Left Side Nose - 625 "rolls" out of the hanger. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 A closer shot of 625's Nose art. Link to post Share on other sites
trevortex88 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Nice shots! I especially like the takeoff shot. I have always wanted to take a picture of the shimmery air behind a jet engine, but they have never come out. Do I need to use a slower shutter speed or something? Thanks, Trev Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Tail art. Hope this helps all you 103rd FW, Flying Yankee fans - Like Me! Take care! Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Nice shots! I especially like the takeoff shot. I have always wanted to take a picture of the shimmery air behind a jet engine, but they have never come out. Do I need to use a slower shutter speed or something?Thanks, Trev Thanks Trev! Not sure, just the right place at the right time I guess. I'm using a Nikon D70 with a 400mm lens for this shot, so perhaps with the extreme magnification it shows up better. Ken took a great shot that day also, showing the tail heat with a couple of the ground crew walking behind. Ken, you may want to re-post that pic here or the link, for Trev to see - it's really quite a shot :huh: Thanks agin Trev! Mike Link to post Share on other sites
trevortex88 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Thanks Mike! I've only got a little 70-210mm lens. That might be it. I'd love to see Ken's shot! Trev Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Mike, great shots, and thanks for the endorsement! Trevor, here is the page of all my shots from that day. It is on the bottom row, left side. 103rd FW Visit Cheers Ken Link to post Share on other sites
Serelle Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 (edited) Hey, what's that bump behind the cockpit??? :huh: Is this an A-10C model? I only saw such antenna on the A-10C "prototype". Serelle Edited June 23, 2005 by Serelle Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stephens Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hey, what's that bump behind the cockpit??? :huh: Is this an A-10C model? I only saw such antenna on the A-10C "prototype". Serelle Hello Serelle, That's the GPS Dome, part of the EGI System, standard on most A-10's now. It's not actually part of the A-10C upgrade package. Here's a closer pic. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Rick in Ontario Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Ken any chance did you get a picture of the door art on 586. Can just see it in the 1 picture there. Thats 1 thing I go after myself when I see the Hogs at shows. Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Ken any chance did you get a picture of the door art on 586.Can just see it in the 1 picture there. Thats 1 thing I go after myself when I see the Hogs at shows. Rick, here you go.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 and one more Link to post Share on other sites
Serelle Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Hey, what's that bump behind the cockpit??? B) Is this an A-10C model? I only saw such antenna on the A-10C "prototype". Serelle Hello Serelle, That's the GPS Dome, part of the EGI System, standard on most A-10's now. It's not actually part of the A-10C upgrade package. Here's a closer pic. Mike Thanks Mike!! I didn't know that! :blink: Thanks for sharing this pics also! Serelle Link to post Share on other sites
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