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A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pilots are briefed on an upcoming mission during Exercise CHECKERED FLAG '83

An F-104G Starfighter aircraft taxis out to the runway for take-off, during the flight training of German military pilots by members of the 69th Training Squadron

A German military pilot is briefed prior to flight training on the F-104G Starfighter aircraft, conducted by the 69th Tactical Fighter Squadron

A pair of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the78th Tactical Fighter Squadron take off during exercise Reforger '86

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft, hook up in preparation for an air-drop over West Germany during exercise Reforger '82

A pilot performs a preflight inspection of his aircraft during Exercise COPE CANINE '85

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division prepare for a jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during joint Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

An A-7D Corsair II aircraft pilot reads maintenance forms while he inspects his aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

Ground crewmen ready F-4 Phantom II aircraft for flight during Operation Gunsmoke '81

A Federal German Air Force F-104 Starfighter aircraft prepares to take off during Exercise CHECKERED FLAG '83

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Subject Operation/Series: CHECKERED FLAG '83

Base: Ingolstadt

Country: West Germany (FRG)

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT G. Dennis Plummer

Release Status: Released to Public

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25/05/1983
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