A BA-52 parachute awaits packing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 11, 2026. The new parachute is scheduled to become the standard system for B-52 aircrew served by the 307th Operations Support Squadron in March 2027. All aircrew flight equipment specialists and aircrew must undergo extensive training on the parachute before it becomes operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 14:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9676442 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-F-YH293-1009 |
| Resolution: | 8268x5512 |
| Size: | 6.16 MB |
| Location: | BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA, US |
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