U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Smith, an instructor pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight check at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
Date Taken: | 10.17.2024 |
Date Posted: | 10.25.2024 01:25 |
Photo ID: | 8717852 |
VIRIN: | 241017-F-SU234-1157 |
Resolution: | 3000x1996 |
Size: | 1.11 MB |
Location: | FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON, US |
Web Views: | 23 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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