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    Rubber deposit removal keeps aircraft landing safely

    Rubber deposit removal keeps aircraft landing safely

    UNITED STATES

    01.11.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Kasischke 

    56th Fighter Wing

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis over an area of the flightline with rubber deposits at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Every time an aircraft lands, it deposits thin layers of rubber on the runway. Over time the rubber builds up and poses a risk to landing aircraft, especially in wet conditions.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 01.11.2016
    Date Posted: 01.23.2017 11:53
    Photo ID: 3080750
    VIRIN: 160111-F-VY794-053
    Resolution: 593x394
    Size: 31.84 KB
    Location: US

    Web Views: 16
    Downloads: 6

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