VMFA(AW)-242 test capabilities during surge day [Image 2 of 6]

IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

01.12.2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer 

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

A Marine with Marine All-Weather Attack Fighter Attack Squadron 242 checks the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet for maintenance for the surge day at the air field here Jan. 12. Even once all paperwork is finalized, the aircraft still needs to be checked before and after every sortie, ensuring all maintenance is up-to-date.

• Date Taken: 01.12.2012
• Date Posted: 06.28.2012 01:15
• Photo ID: 613727
• VIRIN: 120110-M-YE622-016
• Resolution: 4752x3168
• Size: 6.1 MB
• Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP