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A load of Cobras

United States Army Bell AH-1F Cobra 'Gunships' of the Texas National Guard tied and tethered out on the ramp on a damp and dull Austin day back in November of 1998

 

There were 21 x AH-1's there that day - five of which were being robbed for spares along with 5 x OH-58 Kiowa's, 6 x UH-60 Blackhawk's and a C-23 Sherpa!

 

Back then I'd simply chanced upon this unit, proferred my passport and asked nicely at the reception desk if I could have a look around. One of their very hospitable officers very kindly obliged and chaperoned me around the flight line.

 

Imagine that happening now!

 

Scanned Kodak 35mm Transparency

 

 

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Uploaded on January 26, 2017
Taken on November 14, 1998