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    910 AW launches aerial spray mission against pesky mosquitoes in east Texas [Image 6 of 10]

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    The image shows the interior cargo bay of a large military aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar transport, fitted with what appears to be an aerial firefighting or fuel transfer system. Two large spherical pressure vessels or tanks are mounted symmetrically on a structural frame with an extensive network of pipes, valves, and fittings. The bay is open at the front, revealing the complex plumbing and support infrastructure of the installed system.

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2017

    Photo by Master Sgt. Bob Barko 

    910th Airlift Wing

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – An Air Force Reserve Modular Aerial Spray System, or MASS, is visible on the cargo deck of a C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, as it sits on the flightline of the Kelly Field Annex here, Sept. 12, 2017. The aircrews flying this modified C-130 are among more than 90 Reserve Citizen Airmen tasked to conduct mosquito control aerial spray operations over areas of eastern Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The 910th Airlift Wing operates the Department of Defense’s only aerial spray capability to control pest insect populations, eliminate undesired and invasive vegetation and disperse oil spills in large bodies of water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have requested the support of the 910th to treat potentially millions of affected acres for mosquito control purposes. Due to large amounts of standing, polluted water, the numbers of pest insects are increasing significantly. This situation is impacting first responders and recovery workers as clean-up and repair efforts continue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2017
    Date Posted: 09.16.2017 18:08
    Photo ID: 3778511
    VIRIN: 170912-F-SN450-1003
    Resolution: 3204x2136
    Size: 4.06 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS, US
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    A male technician wearing black Mechanix-brand gloves and dark sunglasses is working with a yellow manifold assembly that has multiple clear tubes or rods attached via brass fittings. The equipment appears to be mounted on or near a gray aircraft fuselage. The work appears to involve inspection or installation of the tubing components on the manifold rack.
    Three military personnel in olive/sage green flight suits are gathered around a table in what appears to be a briefing room, reviewing maps and documents. They appear to be engaged in mission planning or a pre-flight briefing, with a laptop and aeronautical charts visible on the table. All three wear name tags and unit patches consistent with U.S. Air Force flight crews.
    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is captured in low-altitude flight near an airfield. In the foreground, the nose section of a second parked aircraft is visible. The background shows a flat, tree-lined landscape with a communications or lighting tower.
    A military aircraft, identifiable as a C-130 Hercules transport plane marked '9104' and '910 AW' (910th Airlift Wing), is parked on a tarmac. A single crew member in olive/green flight suit and headset stands beside the aircraft, appearing to conduct a pre-flight or post-flight inspection. The image is taken from a low angle emphasizing the aircraft's fuselage and propeller engines.
    A military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is parked on a tarmac outside a large hangar, silhouetted against a low sun. Several personnel in military-style clothing are gathered around the aircraft, visible as dark silhouettes. The image is taken from inside the hangar looking outward, framing the scene dramatically through the open hangar doors.
    The image shows the interior cargo bay of a large military aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar transport, fitted with what appears to be an aerial firefighting or fuel transfer system. Two large spherical pressure vessels or tanks are mounted symmetrically on a structural frame with an extensive network of pipes, valves, and fittings. The bay is open at the front, revealing the complex plumbing and support infrastructure of the installed system.
    A flooded road intersection is shown with standing water covering the roadway. Multiple warning signs are present, including a 'Water Over Road' diamond sign and a barricade blocking further travel. The scene depicts active road flooding with trees in the background and reflections visible in the floodwater.
    A nighttime scene captured in poor visibility conditions, likely rain or fog, showing a wet road with multiple vehicles. Small colored lights are visible in the upper middle portion of the sky, consistent with aircraft navigation lights. The overall image is dark and hazy with significant light scatter from vehicle headlights.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms are performing aircraft marshalling duties on a flight line, signaling with raised arms toward a large military transport aircraft. The aircraft is identified as a C-130 Hercules with tail markings '09108', 'AFRC', and a 'Youngstown' unit designation, with propellers visibly spinning. The scene takes place on a concrete tarmac under clear, hazy conditions.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing (910 AW) is being marshaled on a tarmac apron in front of a large hangar. A ground crew member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is using orange marshaling wands to guide the aircraft. The aircraft bears the tail number 9107 and unit markings consistent with a Reserve Command unit.

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