Sembach Air Base is is located in the southwestern part of Germany, and during my 4 year assignment (1978-1982) it was home to the 601st Tactical Air Control Wing.
The wing had two squadrons that flew OV-10A Bronco aircraft. These were used mainly for Forward Air Control & Observation missions. The wing also had five CH-53 choppers that flew many different types of support missions.
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OV-10A Bronco
Left engine fire caused by turbine failure, circa 1978 photo (photographer unknown)
Fire & Rescue vehicles arrive and fight fire
German Air Force F-4 Phantom
At sembach for 1980 airshow
Swiss Air Force - Saab Fighter Jet
At Sembach for 1980 airshow
OV-10A cockpit close-up view
Just after engine maintenance run-up by TSgt Price
War Games
Personnel relax between simulated air attacks
Pilots pre-flight walk around inspection
"Think that tire air pressure is OK?"
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Rising Sun between OV-10A aircrafts tail section
Sembach Air Base circa 1979
F-5 Demo Airshow Jet
Sembach Air Base
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OV-10A Bronco
Left Engine and part of wing engulfed in fire
Engine fire put out by Fire & Rescue crews
Flying Above Clouds over West Germany circa 1980
War Games, Sembach Air Base
Maintenance personal take cover during attack
CH-53
Base Operations
Sembach Air Base, West Germany
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F-4 Crash Site near Sembach Air Base
Two F-4 jets were practicing air combat flying when one of the jets stalled and fell to earth.
