U.S. Air Force Landren Dela Crus, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs pre-flight inspections before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. Pre-flight inspections are necessary to ensure that both the aircraft and crew are in good working order, guaranteeing mission success. Boom operators receive years of extensive training to skillfully pump thousands of gallons of fuel into any capable aircraft, including joint-partner aircraft like the U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
Date Taken: | 05.28.2025 |
Date Posted: | 06.06.2025 03:16 |
Photo ID: | 9085094 |
VIRIN: | 250529-F-IK699-1103 |
Resolution: | 3590x2302 |
Size: | 8.56 MB |
Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 6 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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