A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts a Barrier Arresting Kit 12 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st Civil Engineering Squadron is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which provides aircraft emergency stopping capability by using a catch cable to engage disabled aircraft when emergency landing is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)
| Date Taken: | 01.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.13.2026 10:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9477512 |
| VIRIN: | 090126-F-LD437-1367 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 5.2 MB |
| Location: | AVIANO AIR BASE, IT |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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