Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum performs a pre-flight inspection on his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29 prior to a mission. Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum performs a pre-flight inspection on his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29 prior to a mission. Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum tests his oxygen mask Oct. 29 during preparations for a mission. The test ensures that there are no leaks. Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Tech. Sgt. Jerome Westbrook checks an AIM-9 missile with Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum during the captain's pre-flight inspection of his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29 prior to a mission. Sergeant Westbrook is assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Tech. Sgt. Jerome Westbrook helps Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum strap into his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29 prior to a mission. Sergeant Westbrook is assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Tech. Sgt. Jerome Westbrook makes a communication check with Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum as the captain prepares to taxi his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29. Sergeant Westbrook is assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Tech. Sgt. Jerome Westbrook salutes as Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum taxis his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29. Sergeant Westbrook is assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on a mission Oct. 29th from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alesia Goosic)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on a mission Oct. 29th from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alesia Goosic)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Tech. Sgt. Jerome Westbrook disconnects the direct communication cable as Capt. Andrew Tenenbaum prepares to taxi his A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 29. Sergeant Westbrook is assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Captain Tenenbaum is a pilot in the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Shipps)

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Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Published Nov. 1, 2006

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

Taking an A-10 from pre-flight to flight

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