U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) supervisor, inspects a mechanical component under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. NDI technicians use advanced techniques such as ultrasonic testing, X-ray and dye penetrant inspection to locate cracks, corrosion and fatigue that aren't visible to the naked eye, allowing maintenance teams to address issues proactively and keep aircraft fully capable for operational taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
Date Taken: | 08.04.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.06.2025 02:36 |
Photo ID: | 9240945 |
VIRIN: | 250804-F-EP621-1033 |
Resolution: | 7008x4672 |
Size: | 4.01 MB |
Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
Web Views: | 9 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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