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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Barksdale bids farewell to A-10s

After 33 years, the final three A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 917th Fighter Group and its 47th Fighter Squadron left Barksdale Monday.

The final takeoff marked the end of an era at Barksdale, as airmen and community members waved their final goodbyes to the A-10s in a farewell ceremony held on the flightline.

“While today is somewhat sad as we are going to fly the last Barksdale A-10s to their new home, really today is about celebrating the impact of the 917th,” said Col. John Breazeale, the 917th’s commander. “Today is about the thousands of 917th airmen and their service to our nation.”

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