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    KC-135 Stratotankers undergo programmed depot maintenance [Image 20 of 23]

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    The interior of a large aircraft fuselage stripped of its interior fittings, showing bare structural frames and ribs in a maintenance or refurbishment state. The cabin is illuminated by a string of hanging work lights running the length of the fuselage, with temporary equipment placed on the floor. The structure appears to be undergoing heavy maintenance, conversion, or restoration work.

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    03.04.2015

    Photo by Senior Airman Wendy Kuhn 

    121st Air Refueling Wing

    Every five years, KC-135 Stratotankers from the 121st Air Refueling Wing and Air Force-wide undergo the intense process of programmed depot maintenance at the 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The process, averaging 125 days on base, includes stripping off an aircraft’s paint, removing the engines, dropping the boom and removing and replacing any parts that are deemed deficient. Operation Team Spirit was implemented as part of the depot maintenance program several years ago and has greatly reduced inspection times at home stations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.04.2015
    Date Posted: 05.14.2015 12:55
    Photo ID: 1933809
    VIRIN: 150304-Z-DS364-019
    Resolution: 2479x3719
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US
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