An F-16DJ Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, approaches a barrier cable during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The tail-hook latches onto the AAS cable which then rapidly decelerates the aircraft in the event of an emergency landing. Certifying the BAK-12 system gives Yokota’s airfield the ability to host fighter aircraft during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
Date Taken: | 01.13.2021 |
Date Posted: | 01.14.2021 00:10 |
Photo ID: | 6481043 |
VIRIN: | 210113-F-PS661-1339 |
Resolution: | 3446x2203 |
Size: | 685.2 KB |
Location: | TOKYO, TOKYO, JP |
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