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    480th EFS snow operations at the 86th AB, Romania [Image 7 of 7]

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    A military de-icing operation is underway on a wet, snowy flight line. A specialized de-icing truck with an articulating boom arm is positioned next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft marked 'SP 828'. A single uniformed service member stands nearby observing the operation.

    FETESTI, ROMANIA

    03.01.2022

    Photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart 

    52nd Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force maintenance crews assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, use de-icing machinery to de-ice an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 86th AB, Romania, March 1, 2022. During snowy or icy conditions, maintainers take extra precautions to ensure aircraft are ready to launch and fly safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart)

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2022
    Date Posted: 03.04.2022 06:40
    Photo ID: 7077558
    VIRIN: 220301-F-FW957-1400
    Resolution: 7935x5290
    Size: 20.42 MB
    Location: FETESTI, RO
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 13

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    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is being de-iced on a flight line during winter conditions. An automated or boom-mounted de-icing nozzle is spraying orange/yellow glycol-based de-icing fluid onto the aircraft's fuselage and wing surfaces. The aircraft bears U.S. Air Force markings with a partial tail number visible as 'AF 90 82'.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon (tail number AF 90-828, unit code 'SP') is being de-iced on a snow-covered flight line. Yellow de-icing fluid is visibly splashing across the upper fuselage and wing root area. The aircraft is armed with what appear to be air-to-air missiles on underwing pylons.
    Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing and walking on a wet airfield tarmac in winter conditions. Snow is visible on the surrounding ground, and an air traffic control tower with a distinctive red and white checkered pattern is visible in the background. The overcast sky and wet runway surface suggest recent precipitation or melting snow.
    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft, making a peace/victory hand gesture. The aircraft canopy is wet with rain droplets, and the fuselage bears the name 'Capt Mary Nicklas' along with the serial number '91-0418'. Standard rescue markings and instructions are visible on the aircraft's exterior.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon configuration, is captured during takeoff or landing on a snow-covered airfield under overcast winter conditions. The surrounding terrain is blanketed in snow with sparse dry vegetation visible in the foreground. Visibility is reduced due to fog or light snowfall, giving the scene a muted, grey tone.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is captured in low-level flight against an overcast, grey winter sky. The aircraft displays 'SP' tail code markings, indicating it belongs to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. A snow-covered airfield perimeter with fencing and a small structure is visible in the lower right background.
    A military de-icing operation is underway on a wet, snowy flight line. A specialized de-icing truck with an articulating boom arm is positioned next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft marked 'SP 828'. A single uniformed service member stands nearby observing the operation.

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