The Gulf War A-10's
165 of the most recognizable and feared U.S. Air Force aircraft from 5 different units participated in Operation Desert Storm.
2951 Combat Logistics Support Squadron
A-10 Warthog ABDR
1991 Persian Gulf War Desert Storm
1991 Persian Gulf War Desert Storm
As an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) Assessor I evaluated damages, planned, prioritized, and then assisted in perform repairs - worst damage was not fixed first - 'reverse triage' - fix'm fast! Some damages required major depot level work, which is what we do back home, so the tasks were not a challenge, only the lack of tools and equipment. We also repaired a Hill AFB F-16 from the 388th FW, buried an F-4G Wild Weasel, as well as fixed a few trucks and front-end loaders - Jacks of all trades! The 2951 CLSS also had F-111 and Supply and Transportation teams elsewhere in the Gulf region, although this website focuses on our A-10 mission since that's what I did. All our CLSS teams however, performed the same high quality professional work everywhere deployed, just as we do/did at our old home of the now closed McClellan AFB, CA. -- Patrick J. McGee, USAF (Ret)
165 of the most recognizable and feared U.S. Air Force aircraft from 5 different units participated in Operation Desert Storm.
The 'Warthog' was the most heavily damaged aircraft of Desert Storm, but the 2951 ABDR teams repaired them, sometimes more than once, sometimes using Depot Level repairs, and sometimes with repairs not thought possible.
Sadly, there were 6 A-10's lost during the 1991 Persian Gulf War Operation Desert Storm, some were shot down, while others crashed on landing as the pilots attempted to return to base. 76-0543, 77-0197, 78-0722, 79-0130, 79-0181, 80-0248.
Tanks, SAM Sites, SCUD Missile Launchers, Fuel Dumps, APC's, Command Posts, aircraft and even helicopters, and more.
SSgt John Blessinger
Capt Douglas Bradt
SMSgt Paul Buege
Capt Thomas Caldwell
SSgt John Campisi
Capt Michael Chinburg
Sgt Barry Clark
Capt Dale Cormier
Capt Paul Eichenlaub II
Capt Arthur Galvan
Capt William Grimm
SSgt Timothy Harrison
1Lt Eric Hedeen
Sgt Leroy Hein Jr
Maj Barry Henderson
TSgt Robert Hodges
LtCol Donnie Holland
Maj Peter Hook
SSgt Damon Kanuha
Maj Thomas Koritz
MSgt James May II
A1C Rocky Nelson
SSgt John Oelschlager
Capt Jeffry Olson
1Lt Patrick Olson [A-10 Pilot]
Capt Stephen Phillis [A-10 Pilot]
SrA Ramono Poole
Capt James Poulet
Capt Fredrick Reid
SSgt Mark Schmauss
LtCol Stephen Schramm
Capt Dixon WaIters Jr
Maj Paul Weaver
A database of all A-10's deployed during the Persian Gulf War in 1991, their units, tail flashes, and other aircraft data.
A listing of all A-10 Unit and the 2951 CLSS ABDR Teams that deployed during the Persian Gulf War in 1991
Home sweet homes away from home. It definitely could have been worse. The 2951 CLSS had tent cities setup at KFIA, KKMC, and Al Jouf . Our AAFES Tactical PX tent and shower tents were very popular with our visiting Army personnel LOL.
The 2951 CLSS had several ABDR teams deployed to serval areas of South East Asia, thus we had several maintenance operations setup to include A-10, F-111, and Supply & Transportation.
by DR. CRAIG W. H. LUTHER
Office of History, Sacramento Air Logistics Center
McClellan AFB, CA
1 Oct 1991
