U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, conducts a preflight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft prior to takeoff for a local training sortie at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 16, 2026. Aircrews routinely conduct preflight inspections on various parts of the aircraft to ensure readiness and safety of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Hunter Rininger)
| Date Taken: | 04.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2026 14:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9635809 |
| VIRIN: | 260416-F-MS438-1095 |
| Resolution: | 5304x3529 |
| Size: | 2.28 MB |
| Location: | BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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